hakea
/ˈheɪkiə/
noun
- A shrub or small tree of the genus Hakea, native to Australia and New Guinea, often with spiny leaves and showy flowers.
- Many hakea species are adapted to dry climates and have tough, needle-like leaves.
- The hakea in the botanical garden bloomed with bright red flowers in spring.
- We planted a hakea near the fence to attract native birds to our yard.