Proteaceae
A family of some 80 genera and 1780 species of shrubs or trees, widespread in the Southern Hemisphere, many in Australia, with a few genera extending into the Northern Hemisphere. A handful of species are of some economic importance, e.g. Macadamia Nut and some species useful for their timber. [FNSW]. Represented in the Hortus by a handful of ornamental trees and shrubs, mostly from Australia.