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Hakea sericea Evergreen shrub (1 Page of 5) The Hakea sericea plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria. Locally naturalized in parts of S.W. Europe. It is a member of the Proteaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as H. acicularis. H. tenuifolia. Conchium aciculare. Banksia tenuifolia. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Hakea sericea Family: Proteaceae Author: Schrader. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 3 Mature Width: Habitat: Sandstone in coastal mountains.
General Uses: A gum, somewhat similar to gum tragacanth (which is obtained from various Astragalus spp), is obtained from the stems[64, 154].
Shrubs are planted for the reclamation of arid land in Spain and Portugal[50].
Plants are used for screening purposes in Australia[157].
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