ScienceAugust 19, 2026

hakeas

hay-KEE-uhz

Definition

A genus of woody shrubs and small trees native to Australia, known for their unique seed pods and sensitivity to phosphorous in fertilizers.

Etymology

The name commemorates Baron Christian Ludwig von Hake, an 18th-century German patron of botany. It was formally assigned as a botanical genus name in the late 18th century.

In the news

The article mentions hakeas as part of the Proteaceae family, highlighting that they are particularly sensitive to phosphorous and require specialized fertilizer to thrive.

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