curved-fruit hakea
Hakea cyclocarpa Lindl.
Hakea cyclocarpa, known as curved-fruit hakea, is a shrub in the Proteaceae family. It is native to the west coast and southwest regions of Western Australia. The plant features large creamy-white flowers with a red style and has a distinct, strongly scented aroma. It was first described in 1840 by Lindl.
Description
Hakea cyclocarpa is a member of the Proteaceae family and is native to Western Australia. It is characterized by its large, creamy-white flowers with a red style and a notable scent. The species is also known by the common names ram's horn and wild bean. It grows along the western and southwestern coasts of its native region.
Other common names
curved-fruit hakearam's-hornwild bean
Distribution
Global · Western Australia
