Hakea rhombales
Family: Proteaceae
What it is like
A small shrub. It has a woody tuber. The small branches have a few hairs. The leaves are 5-17 cm long by 0.1 cm wide. They are dark green and spreading. They have sharp points. The flowering stalk is 1.5 cm long and grows on old branches. The flowers are pink to red. They have an unpleasant scent. The fruit is 2-3.5 cm long by 1.5 cm wide. It is oval with irregular lumps on it.
There are about 130 Hakea species.
Where it is found
It grows in desert regions in central Australia. It grows on sand dunes and rocky hills. It suits semiarid climates. It needs an open sunny position and very good drainage. It can tolerate frosts. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Nectar
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed.