Hicksbeachia pinnatifolia leaves are either deeply compound or pinnate and from 40-100 cm long. The plant flowers generally in winter time. Flowers are actinoid, born in pairs, heavily sweet-scented. Perianths are tubular, 10-15 mm long, purplish brown. The axis of con-florescence is commonly 15-35 cm long.

The Red Bopple Nut produces fleshy, red fruits during spring and summertime. Fruits are drupe-like, ovoid, 2-4 cm long, indehiscent, fleshy, red, furrowed on one side, containing a large almond-sized kernel (nut). Red Bopple Nut has a flavor akin to that of Macadamias and can be employed for similar purposes. The tree bears relatively high quantities of high quality nuts.

Tree propagation is by seeds but is only briefly viable. Hicksbeachia pinnatifolia is hard to establish as seedlings are prone to various disorders. In reality, poor seedling establishment and poor development limit the potentiality of this species. Hicksbeachia pinnatifolia is a member of the Proteaceae family the genus Hicksbeachia.

Red Bopple Nut, Hicksbeachia pinnatifolia

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