Grevillea gordoniana facts for kids

Grevillea gordoniana is a special plant that grows in Western Australia. It can be a small tree or a shrub, which is like a large bush. This plant is part of the Grevillea family, known for its unique and often colorful flowers. You can find it growing naturally in big areas of Western Australia, including the Mid West, Gascoyne, and Goldfields-Esperance regions.

Discovering Grevillea Gordoniana

Grevillea gordoniana is a fascinating plant native to Australia. It's a type of plant that doesn't have a special woody base called a lignotuber, which means it can't regrow from underground if the top part is damaged. This plant was first described by a botanist named C.A.Gardner.

What Does Grevillea Gordoniana Look Like?

This plant usually grows to be between 2.5 and 7 meters (about 8 to 23 feet) tall. That's about as tall as a one or two-story building! Its branches are smooth and don't have a waxy coating.

The leaves of Grevillea gordoniana are quite interesting. They are long and thin, almost like needles. Each leaf is a single piece, not divided into smaller sections. They can be very long, from 140 to 350 millimeters (about 5.5 to 13.8 inches) in length, but they are very narrow, only about 1 to 1.5 millimeters (0.04 to 0.06 inches) wide.

Flowers and Fruit

Grevillea gordoniana puts on a beautiful show of flowers from August to December, which is during spring and early summer in Australia. Its flowers grow in clusters at the very end of the branches. These flower clusters are called inflorescences, and they are often irregular in shape. The flowers themselves are bright yellow or orange, adding a splash of color to the landscape.

After the flowers bloom, the plant produces a special type of fruit. This fruit is shaped like an upside-down egg and feels sticky. It's about 23 to 28 millimeters (0.9 to 1.1 inches) long.

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  This picture shows what a Grevillea gordoniana plant looks like in its natural environment.