Grevillea acuaria facts for kids

Grevillea acuaria is a special kind of shrub that grows only in the southern part of Western Australia. This means it is endemic to that area, found nowhere else in the world!

What is Grevillea acuaria?

This interesting plant is a shrub that usually grows between 0.3 and 1.5 meters (about 1 to 5 feet) tall. It has thin, needle-like leaves. These leaves are about 10 to 20 millimeters (0.4 to 0.8 inches) long and only 0.5 to 2 millimeters (0.02 to 0.08 inches) wide.

Its Beautiful Flowers

One of the most striking features of Grevillea acuaria is its bright red flowers. These pretty flowers usually appear between May and October. This is during the cooler, wetter months in its native home.

Where Does Grevillea acuaria Live?

This unique shrub makes its home in the southern parts of Western Australia. It likes to grow among smaller to medium-sized trees. You can find it in different types of soil, showing how adaptable it is to its environment.

How Was it Discovered?

The Grevillea acuaria was first officially described by a famous English botanist named George Bentham. He wrote about it in 1870 in his important book, Flora Australiensis. The plant material he studied was collected by another well-known botanist, James Drummond. This is how scientists learn about and name new species!