Straggly Corkbark

Family: Proteaceae
Genus: Hakea
Species: eyreana
Main Flower Colour: Yellow

Description

Grows as scattered trees on sandy red loam. Small gnarled tree up to 6m tall with thick furrowed corky bark. Leaves divided into sharp pointed lobes, about 10cm long. Sprays of flowers 12cm long, each flower slightly hairy.
Woody seed pods.

Flowering start in June.

Identification

The main flower colour is yellow. Small tree in desert areas, divided, pointed leaves, dirty-yellowish flowers.

Uses

Flowers have abundant nectar.

References

Banksias, Waratahs & Grevilleas. Wrigley and Fagg.
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Location

Bio Regions

Simpson Strzelecki Dunefields (SSD)

Region Specifics

Northern Simpson Desert

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