Hakea suberea

a perennial woody member of the Hakea genus in the family Proteaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Genus
Hakea
Life cycle
perennial
Woodiness
woody
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

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A sweet drink can be made from the crushed nectar-rich flowers[1].

Product or use
Drink

Environment

Range
Australia.
Habitat
Arid land in the interior[1].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed -

Cultivation

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Not known

References

  1. Cribb. A. B. and J. W. Wild Food in Australia. Fontana 1976-00-00 ISBN 0-00-634436-4

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