by Peter Rowland | Apr 27, 2024
Family: Malvaceae Gynatrix pulchella Hempbush (syn: Plagianthus pulchellus; P. pulchellus var. tomentosus) Other Names: Common Hempbush First Nations Name(s): Name Origin: pulchella — from Latin pulchella, beautiful. Regional Subspecies: Occurrence: Regional: Noted in...
by Peter Rowland | Apr 27, 2024
Family: Proteaceae Hakea leucoptera Needlewood (syn. H. leucocephala plus several others) Other Names: Needle Hakea, Silver Needlewood, Silver Needle Bush, Pin Bush). First Nations Name(s): Booldoobah (from Hay area). Name Origin: leucoptera — from Greek leucos, white...
by Peter Rowland | Apr 27, 2024
Family: Proteaceae Hakea microcarpa Small-fruited Hakea (syn. H. patula, H. bifrons, H. glabriflora) Other Names: Small-fruit Hakea First Nations Name(s): Name Origin: Hakea — after Baron Christian L. von Hake, 18-19th century German patron of botany. microcarpa —...
by Peter Rowland | Apr 27, 2024
Family: Proteaceae Hakea tephrosperma Hooked Needlewood Other Names: Striped Hakea, Needlewood. Name Origin: tephrosperma — from Greek tephro, ash grey and sperma, seed, referring to ash-coloured seed (not always apparent). Regional Subspecies: Similar Species:...
by Peter Rowland | Apr 27, 2024
Family: Fabaceae Hardenbergia violacea Purple Coral Pea Other Names: False Sarsaparilla, Native Sarsaparilla. First Nations Name(s): Regional Subspecies: Occurrence: Regional: Widespread. Found across region. Habitat & Site Selection: Various habitats, from near...
