Grevillea calcicola facts for kids

Grevillea calcicola is a special kind of plant. It can be a small tree or a shrub. It belongs to a group of plants called Grevillea. This plant only grows in a small part of Western Australia, in a region called Gascoyne.

About Grevillea calcicola

What Does It Look Like?

The Grevillea calcicola is often a small, somewhat messy-looking tree or shrub. It usually grows to be about 2 to 4 meters (7 to 13 feet) tall. It has many stems coming from its base.

Its leaves are quite interesting. They are long and narrow, usually about 8 to 15 centimeters (3 to 6 inches) long. They are also very thin, only about 1.5 to 2 millimeters wide. The leaves are deeply cut, almost like they are divided into many small parts.

Flowers and Fruit

This plant produces beautiful white or cream-colored flowers. These flowers grow in clusters at the ends of the branches. You can usually see them blooming between May and August.

After the flowers, the plant grows small fruits. These fruits are oblong, which means they are longer than they are wide. They also have a wrinkled surface.

Where Does It Grow?

Grevillea calcicola likes to grow in areas with low shrubland. It prefers rocky or stony soils. You can often find it on the tops of hills made of limestone.

This plant is found in the Cape Range National Park area. This park is not far from a town called Exmouth in Western Australia.

Why Is It Important?

The Grevillea calcicola is a very important plant. It is listed as a threatened species. This means there are not many of these plants left in the wild. Because it is threatened, there are special laws in Australia to help protect it. These laws make sure people do not harm the plant or its habitat.