Hakea Collection

Mountain needlebush (Hakea lissosperma). Tasmania, Australia. November

Page 37. Conchium nervosum (w / c)
5671073 Page 37. Conchium nervosum (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 05: Drawings of plants of New South Wales)

Page 36. Conchium (w / c)
5671071 Page 36. Conchium (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 05: Drawings of plants of New South Wales)

Page 44. Persoonia / Schraderia ferruginea (w / c)
5671082 Page 44. Persoonia / Schraderia ferruginea (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 05)

Linear-leaved hakea, Hakea linearis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Watts after an illustration by J.T. Hart from Sydenham Edwards Botanical Register, Ridgeway, London, 1832

Frog hakea, Hakea nitida (Shining-leaved hakea, Hakea nitida). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical

Page 42. Schraderia / Persoonia (w / c)
5671080 Page 42. Schraderia / Persoonia (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 05: Drawings of plants of New South Wales)

Page 43. Schraderia / Persoonia (w / c)
5671081 Page 43. Schraderia / Persoonia (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 05: Drawings of plants of New South Wales)

Page 35. Conchium aciculare / Fruit very faithfully drawnaHairy Needle bush (w / c)
5671070 Page 35. Conchium aciculare / Fruit very faithfully drawnAHairy Needle bush (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library

Page 41. Schraderia ? / Persoonia (w / c)
5671078 Page 41. Schraderia ? / Persoonia (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 05: Drawings of plants of New South Wales)

Hakea-leaved fugosia, Fugosia hakeaefolia.. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Walter Hood Fitch for Sir William Jackson Hookers Curtiss Botanical Magazine, London

Hakea teretifolia, dagger hakea
Finished watercolour by unknown artist from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Cricket-ball Hakea - fruits; with Common Catspaw Anigozanthos humilis, in spring in Kwongan heath in Alexander Morrison
ROG-13831 Cricket-ball Hakea - fruits; with Common Catspaw Anigozanthos humilis, in spring Kwongan heath in Alexander Morrison National Park

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Hakea, a diverse genus of flowering plants, is found in various regions of Australia. One stunning species is the Mountain needlebush (Hakea lissosperma) which can be spotted in Tasmania during November. Its delicate white flowers create a picturesque scene against the backdrop of the Australian landscape. Flipping through the pages, we come across Conchium nervosum and Conchium, both beautifully captured with watercolors. The attention to detail brings these plants to life on paper (w/c). On page 44, Persoonia/Schraderia ferruginea catches our eye with its vibrant colors and intricate patterns (w/c). Moving on, we encounter Linear-leaved hakea and Frog hakea - two unique species that showcase nature's creativity. Their distinct characteristics make them stand out among other flora. As we turn to page 42 and 43, Schraderia/Persoonia mesmerize us once again with their captivating beauty (w/c). On page 35 lies Conchium aciculare - its fruit faithfully drawn down to every detail. This Hairy Needle bush leaves no room for doubt about its identity (w/c). Page 41 introduces us to Schraderia?/Persoonia - an enigmatic duo that sparks curiosity within us as we try to unravel their mysteries (w/c). Lastly, let's not forget about Hakea-leaved fugosia and Hakea teretifolia or dagger hakea. These names alone evoke images of strength and resilience associated with these remarkable plants. This collection showcases the diversity within the world of hakeas. From Tasmania's Mountain needlebush to intricately painted watercolor illustrations capturing different species' essence – each page reveals a new facet of these fascinating plants from Australia's rich botanical heritage.