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Hakea eriantha

Hakea eriantha R.Br.
Hakea eriantha
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Hakea eriantha, commonly called tree hakea, is a shrub or small tree native to the east coast of Australia. It features white flowers on woolly stems in leaf axils and long, narrow leaves with reddish new growth. This species is typically found at higher altitudes in moist or sclerophyll Eucalyptus woodlands.

Description

Hakea eriantha is a member of the Proteaceae family and is distributed across New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. It was first described in 1830 by Robert Brown. The plant is adapted to specific woodland habitats and is characterized by its distinctive foliage and flowering structure.

Distribution

Global · New South Wales · Queensland · Victoria

Synonyms

Hakea betcheiHakea cymbicarpaHakea eucalyptiformisHakea glaucinaHakea reconditaHakea cymbocarpa

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