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8 most common species:
Hakea salicifolia
Willow leaved hakea
Endemic to Australia, willow leaved hakea is a fast-growing shrub or small tree. It is highly adaptable and has become a nuisance in New Zealand. Its scientific name, Hakea salicifolia, is taken from two Latin words which mean "willow" and "leaf": a description of the tree’s willow-like leaves.
Hakea sericea
Silky hakea
Silky hakea is a large, prickly shrub with white flowers. It is originally from Australia, although it has naturalized in other countries and is sometimes considered an invasive weed. It is frost-tolerant and grows along the coast.
Hakea gibbosa
Hairy hakea-needlebush
Hairy hakea-needlebush (Hakea gibbosa) is a prickly shrub found in low-lying coastal scrubs and forest margins. The specific scientific name gibbosa means hunch-backed or humped. Endemic to southeastern, Australia, this plant has been introduced to South Africa and New Zealand and in both locations has become an invasive and troublesome environmental weed.
Hakea bucculenta
Red pokers
The red pokers is endemic to Australia, meaning it only occurs naturally there. Its striking red and orange flowers attract birds and pollinators such as bees. Parrots in particular eat the leaves and fruits, often causing significant damage to the plant.
Hakea pandanicarpa
Pandanas hakea
Pandanas hakea is a strikingly robust bush found in arid regions, characterized by its long, narrow leaves reminiscent of pandanus foliage. Its woody fruit capsules and vibrant, clustered flowers showcase its adaptability to harsh environments, while its stiff, sharply pointed leaves offer protection and reduce water loss. The plant thrives amid sandy soils, illustrating a specialized resilience.
Hakea trifurcata
Two-leaf Hakea
A theater of natural allure, two-leaf Hakea serves as a vital provider of shelter and sustenance to birds with its abundant seed production. This plant's impressive fork-like branches command attention, reminding one of a candelabra adorned with needle-like leaves. But be cautious! Their prickly disposition is not only a deterrent to pests, but also to humans. In gardens, two-leaf Hakea injects a spiky spectacle, underpinning its status as a desirable, low-maintenance feature plant.
Hakea corymbosa
Hakea corymbosa
Hakea corymbosa boasts a unique display of dense, spherical flower clusters that burst into vibrant hues of orange or red. This evergreen shrub thrives in Australia's tough coastal regions, wielding leathery leaves well-adapted to resist desiccation. Its distinctive woody fruit, reminiscent of a beaked capsule, provides both protection for seeds and an enticing puzzle for inquisitive birds.
Hakea amplexicaulis
Hakea amplexicaulis
Hakea amplexicaulis is a resilient shrub native to rocky and sandy terrains, often thriving in nutrient-poor soils. Its stiff, broad leaves clasp the stems, a trait suggestive of its name, while the rugged red or pink blooms add vibrancy against the tough backdrop. Remarkably adaptable, hakea amplexicaulis has evolved to conserve water, making it well-suited to arid climates.

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Willow leaved hakea
Hakea salicifolia
Willow leaved hakea
Endemic to Australia, willow leaved hakea is a fast-growing shrub or small tree. It is highly adaptable and has become a nuisance in New Zealand. Its scientific name, Hakea salicifolia, is taken from two Latin words which mean "willow" and "leaf": a description of the tree’s willow-like leaves.
Silky hakea
Hakea sericea
Silky hakea
Silky hakea is a large, prickly shrub with white flowers. It is originally from Australia, although it has naturalized in other countries and is sometimes considered an invasive weed. It is frost-tolerant and grows along the coast.
Hairy hakea-needlebush
Hakea gibbosa
Hairy hakea-needlebush
Hairy hakea-needlebush (Hakea gibbosa) is a prickly shrub found in low-lying coastal scrubs and forest margins. The specific scientific name gibbosa means hunch-backed or humped. Endemic to southeastern, Australia, this plant has been introduced to South Africa and New Zealand and in both locations has become an invasive and troublesome environmental weed.
Red pokers
Hakea bucculenta
Red pokers
The red pokers is endemic to Australia, meaning it only occurs naturally there. Its striking red and orange flowers attract birds and pollinators such as bees. Parrots in particular eat the leaves and fruits, often causing significant damage to the plant.
Pandanas hakea
Hakea pandanicarpa
Pandanas hakea
Pandanas hakea is a strikingly robust bush found in arid regions, characterized by its long, narrow leaves reminiscent of pandanus foliage. Its woody fruit capsules and vibrant, clustered flowers showcase its adaptability to harsh environments, while its stiff, sharply pointed leaves offer protection and reduce water loss. The plant thrives amid sandy soils, illustrating a specialized resilience.
Two-leaf Hakea
Hakea trifurcata
Two-leaf Hakea
A theater of natural allure, two-leaf Hakea serves as a vital provider of shelter and sustenance to birds with its abundant seed production. This plant's impressive fork-like branches command attention, reminding one of a candelabra adorned with needle-like leaves. But be cautious! Their prickly disposition is not only a deterrent to pests, but also to humans. In gardens, two-leaf Hakea injects a spiky spectacle, underpinning its status as a desirable, low-maintenance feature plant.
Hakea corymbosa
Hakea corymbosa
Hakea corymbosa
Hakea corymbosa boasts a unique display of dense, spherical flower clusters that burst into vibrant hues of orange or red. This evergreen shrub thrives in Australia's tough coastal regions, wielding leathery leaves well-adapted to resist desiccation. Its distinctive woody fruit, reminiscent of a beaked capsule, provides both protection for seeds and an enticing puzzle for inquisitive birds.
Hakea amplexicaulis
Hakea amplexicaulis
Hakea amplexicaulis
Hakea amplexicaulis is a resilient shrub native to rocky and sandy terrains, often thriving in nutrient-poor soils. Its stiff, broad leaves clasp the stems, a trait suggestive of its name, while the rugged red or pink blooms add vibrancy against the tough backdrop. Remarkably adaptable, hakea amplexicaulis has evolved to conserve water, making it well-suited to arid climates.
Yellow hakea
Hakea nodosa
Yellow hakea
Yellow hakea is a striking Australian native shrub known for its dense clusters of yellow flowers that exude a sweet fragrance. Growing up to 2 meters, it flourishes in sandy soils and tolerates coastal conditions. The stiff, needle-like leaves offer a unique texture, while the woody fruit persists on branches, showcasing the plant's adaptability to its fire-prone habitats.
Honey bush
Hakea lissocarpha
Honey bush
Honey bush is adorned with slender, needle-like leaves, creating a delicate, bushy appearance. Its standout feature is the profusion of small, cream to pale yellow flowers that burst into life, typically during winter and spring. These blooms, while modest in size, collectively add dramatic flair to the Australian shrublands where honey bush thrives, often attracting nectar-feeding birds. The seeds of honey bush are encased in woody, boat-shaped fruit, which are signature to the plant's survival in its arid habitat.
Hakea flabellifolia
Hakea flabellifolia
Hakea flabellifolia
Hakea flabellifolia is characterized by its fan-shaped leaves that radiate outwards, creating a distinctive profile. This sturdy shrub flourishes in Australia's nutrient-poor soils, adapting with hard, woody fruits and flamboyant, white or pink flowers that lure pollinators. Its resilience and unique foliar display make hakea flabellifolia an exemplar of the diverse Australian flora.
Hakea benthamii
Hakea benthamii
Hakea benthamii
Hakea benthamii is an Australian native shrub, characterized by its tough, leathery leaves and a distinctive bearing of cream to pinkish-red flowers in axillary inflorescences. These flowers are notably followed by woody seed capsules that remain on the plant. Typically found in sandy or rocky soils, hakea benthamii is adapted to survive in nutrient-poor environments, making it a hardy species within its natural habitat.
Bushy needlewood
Hakea decurrens
Bushy needlewood
Bushy needlewood is characterized by its robust woody branches and lance-shaped leaves, arranged in a decurrent manner, smoothly flowing from stem to leaf base. Inflorescences of cream-colored blooms emerge, attracting pollinators and adapting to bushy needlewood's native dry habitats. The plant's hardy nature allows survival through seasonal extremes, and its prominent seed pods are adapted for bushfire-induced germination.
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Dracaena
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Ficus
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Rubus
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Acer
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Solanum
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Rosa
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Quercus
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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8 most common species:
Hakea salicifolia
Willow leaved hakea
Endemic to Australia, willow leaved hakea is a fast-growing shrub or small tree. It is highly adaptable and has become a nuisance in New Zealand. Its scientific name, Hakea salicifolia, is taken from two Latin words which mean "willow" and "leaf": a description of the tree’s willow-like leaves.
Hakea sericea
Silky hakea
Silky hakea is a large, prickly shrub with white flowers. It is originally from Australia, although it has naturalized in other countries and is sometimes considered an invasive weed. It is frost-tolerant and grows along the coast.
Hakea gibbosa
Hairy hakea-needlebush
Hairy hakea-needlebush (Hakea gibbosa) is a prickly shrub found in low-lying coastal scrubs and forest margins. The specific scientific name gibbosa means hunch-backed or humped. Endemic to southeastern, Australia, this plant has been introduced to South Africa and New Zealand and in both locations has become an invasive and troublesome environmental weed.
Hakea bucculenta
Red pokers
The red pokers is endemic to Australia, meaning it only occurs naturally there. Its striking red and orange flowers attract birds and pollinators such as bees. Parrots in particular eat the leaves and fruits, often causing significant damage to the plant.
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Dracaena
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Ficus
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Rubus
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Acer
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Solanum
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Rosa
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Quercus
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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