Grevillea cravenii facts for kids
Grevillea cravenii is a type of shrub, which is a small, bushy plant. It belongs to a group of plants called Grevillea. You can find it in a small part of Western Australia, specifically along the northwest coast of the Kimberley region.
Quick facts for kids Grevillea cravenii |
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Grevillea
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cravenii
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About Grevillea cravenii
What Does It Look Like?
This shrub usually stays low to the ground and spreads out. It has many stems and typically grows to be about 0.15 to 0.5 metres (0.5 to 1.6 ft) tall. Its branches are not waxy or powdery.
The leaves are flat and simple. They are shaped like an oblong or oval. Each leaf is about 50 to 90 millimetres (2.0 to 3.5 in) long and 20 to 25 mm (0.8 to 1.0 in) wide.
When it blooms, you'll see beautiful red and purple flowers. These flowers grow in clusters (called a raceme) at the end of the branches. They usually appear between December and March.
How Does It Grow and Reproduce?
Grevillea cravenii is very good at growing back! It can regrow from its seeds. It can also regrow from a special woody swelling underground called a lignotuber. A lignotuber helps the plant survive fires or other damage. It can also grow from underground stems called rhizomes, which can send up new shoots.
Where Does It Live?
You can find Grevillea cravenii growing among medium-sized trees or in grassy areas. It prefers to grow in sand or loam soil. It can be found on flat ground and along ridges.
This plant lives in a small area within the Mitchell subregion of the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley. Most of these plants are found in the Princess May Range and the Prince Regent National Park.
