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Hakea divaricata

Hakea divaricata L.A.S.Johnson
Hakea divaricata
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Hakea divaricata, commonly called needlewood, corkbark tree, or fork-leaved corkwood, is a tree or shrub in the Proteaceae family. It is native to central Australia and is characterized by its slow growth and production of up to 120 cream to greenish-yellow flowers arranged in long racemes, blooming from June to November.

Description

Hakea divaricata is a member of the Proteaceae family and is found in central Australia. It is a slow-growing plant that produces showy flowers in long racemes. The flowers are cream to greenish-yellow in color and bloom between June and November. The species was published in 1962 by L.A.S. Johnson and is distributed globally, with native populations in the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia.

Distribution

Global · Northern Territory · Queensland · South Australia · Western Australia

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