Yellow Hakea, Tree Hakea, Common Hakea
Hakea arborescens
Family: Proteaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 3-6 m high. The young shoots are silky. The leaves are stiff and narrow. They have fine hairs on both surfaces. The blade is 7-18 cm long by 0.5-1.3 cm wide. They are a dull grey-green. The flowers are very small and yellow. The are about 0.3 cm long. They occur in groups about 1.5 cm across. These are produced in the axils of leaves. The fruit are smooth and oval. They are woody with a thick wall. They are 4-5 cm long by 2-2.5 cm wide. They are light brown and split open when ripe.
There are about 130-140 Hakea species. They grow in Australia.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. They grow naturally in open forest in tropical regions. They need well-drained soils. They are suited to seasonally dry climates.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The seeds are eaten.
The seeds are eaten especially by children.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed.