Hakea anadenia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hakea anadenia |
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Hakea
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anadenia
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Hakea anadenia is a type of shrub that grows in Western Australia, especially near the west coast. It's known for its lovely, creamy-white flowers that smell nice. These flowers bloom from late winter into spring. Even though they smell good, they don't produce nectar.
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What Does Hakea anadenia Look Like?
Hakea anadenia is a bushy shrub that stands upright. It can grow from about 1 foot (0.3 meters) to 6.5 feet (2 meters) tall. It can also spread out to be 3 to 6.5 feet (1 to 2 meters) wide. Its smaller branches are smooth and have grey bark.
Leaves and Flowers
The leaves of this plant are shaped like narrow ovals or eggs. They are slightly curved inwards and have one to three clear lines running along them. These leaves are usually 1 to 3.3 inches (2.7 to 8.5 cm) long and 0.2 to 0.8 inches (6 to 20 mm) wide. They are narrower at the bottom and sometimes have a wavy edge. The leaves also have small teeth and a sharp point.
The flowers grow in dense groups, usually 14 to 20 flowers in each cluster. These clusters appear from July to October. The flowers are creamy-white to pink and have a sweet scent. Unlike many flowers, they don't have a special part that makes nectar. The small stalks holding the flowers are smooth. The flower parts are white or pink, and the style (a part of the flower) is about 0.15 to 0.23 inches (4 to 6 mm) long.
Fruit and Seeds
After the flowers, the plant produces woody fruits. These fruits stand upright on their stalks. They are shaped like narrow eggs, about 0.6 to 0.9 inches (17 to 23 mm) long and 0.3 to 0.4 inches (8 to 11 mm) wide. They often have a small beak-like tip. Inside these fruits are black, egg-shaped seeds. These seeds are about 0.4 to 0.6 inches (12 to 15 mm) long and have wings on both sides.
Where Does Hakea anadenia Grow?
This plant is found only in a specific area of Western Australia. This area is called the Wheatbelt region. You can find it from Dandaragan in the north down to Williams in the south.
It likes to grow in sandy or gravelly soils. Often, it's found where there's laterite, which is a type of soil rich in iron and aluminum. It usually grows in areas with scrub-heath plants, or sometimes in mallee or low woodland areas.
How is Hakea anadenia Used?
Hakea anadenia is a popular plant for gardens because it's quite beautiful. It's a small shrub that can handle both dry weather and frost. It grows best in open, sunny spots with soil that drains water well.
Even though it doesn't make nectar for animals, its prickly branches offer good protection for wildlife. This makes it a useful plant for creating safe spaces in gardens for small creatures.
Conservation Status
The Western Australian Government's Department of Parks and Wildlife has classified Hakea anadenia as "not threatened." This means it's not currently at risk of disappearing.
