Hakea Lissosperma (Noun)
Meaning
Shrub with pungent rigid needle-shaped leaves and white flowers; eastern Australia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The bushwalker pushed through the thick undergrowth, carefully avoiding the sharp branches of the hakea lissosperma.
- In the arid eastern Australian landscape, the hakea lissosperma was one of the few plants that could thrive in the poor soil.
- Hakea lissosperma grew abundantly along the winding track, its white flowers adding a splash of colour to the otherwise drab terrain.
- As the fire raged across the landscape, the hakea lissosperma's seed pods opened, releasing their precious cargo to begin the regeneration process.
- Despite its rugged appearance, the hakea lissosperma played a vital role in providing habitat for small birds and reptiles in the region.