red pokers
Hakea bucculenta C.A.Gardner
Hakea bucculenta, known as red pokers, is a large shrub in the Proteaceae family native to Western Australia. It features red or orange rod-like flowers that bloom from May to November.
Description
Hakea bucculenta is a member of the Proteaceae family and is endemic to Western Australia. This shrub is cultivated for its ornamental value, producing elongated clusters of red or orange flowers that appear in the leaf axils. Blooming occurs over an extended period, from May through November. The species was first described in 1936 by C.A. Gardner.
Other common names
red pokers
Distribution
Global · Western Australia
