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Hood Leaved Hakea

Family: Proteaceae

Genus: Hakea

Species: cucullata

Main Flower Colour: Pink

Description

Striking mauve-pink flowers sitting in clusters in the axils of rounded leaves are a feature of this straggling upright shrub. Seen growing in the Stirling ranges NP where it forms part of the understorey among taller eucalyptus. The broad, alternate leaves are about 4cm across. Seed capsules are without projections.

Flowering start in May and ends in November.

Identification

The main flower colour is pink. Broad alternate leaves, mauve-pink flowers and capsules without projections.

References

http://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/2150

Created: 05 Dec 2014 - Member - John and Val
Updated: 11 Dec 2014 - Member - John and Val

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Location

Bio Regions

Esperance Plains (ESP)

Region Specifics

Stirling Ranges NP., WA.

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