Grevillea arenaria facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Grevillea arenaria |
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| Grevillea arenaria subsp. canescens | |
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Grevillea
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arenaria
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Embothrium arenarium (R.Br.) Dum.Cours. |
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Grevillea arenaria is a type of shrub that grows only in eastern New South Wales, Australia. This means it is "endemic" to that area. It can grow straight up or spread out, reaching between 1 and 3 meters tall.
Its leaves are usually 1.5 to 7 centimeters long and 3 to 15 millimeters wide. The flowers are often pink, red, or orange. They have green or yellow parts at their base. These flowers bloom all year, with many appearing in spring.
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About This Plant
Discovery of Grevillea arenaria
The first official description of Grevillea arenaria was written by a botanist named Robert Brown. He described it in a scientific paper in 1810. This paper was published in the Transactions of the Linnean Society of London.
Different Types of Grevillea arenaria
Today, scientists recognize two main types, or "subspecies," of Grevillea arenaria:
- G. arenaria subsp. arenaria
- G. arenaria subsp. canescens
There used to be another subspecies called G. arenaria subsp. montana. However, scientists now consider this a separate plant species. It is now known as G. montana.
Where Grevillea arenaria Grows
This plant likes to grow in sandy soil. You can find it in open forests. It lives along the Great Dividing Range in New South Wales. Its southern edge is near Narooma. Its northern edge is close to Sydney.
