Grevillea crowleyae facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Grevillea crowleyae |
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Grevillea
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crowleyae
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The Grevillea crowleyae is a special type of shrub that belongs to the Grevillea family. It grows naturally in the southwest part of the Wheatbelt region in Western Australia. This plant is unique to that area.
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What Does Grevillea crowleyae Look Like?
This shrub usually grows to be about 0.5 to 1.5 meters (1.6 to 4.9 feet) tall. Its branches are smooth and do not have a waxy coating. The leaves are flat and divided into many parts. They are typically 40 to 55 millimeters (1.6 to 2.2 inches) long and 1 to 1.2 millimeters (0.04 to 0.05 inches) wide.
Flowers and Fruit
The Grevillea crowleyae produces flowers in a cluster called a raceme. These flowers are an irregular grey color. You can usually see them blooming from August to November. After the flowers, the plant grows a fruit that is reddish-brown and hairy. This fruit is shaped like an oblong and is about 13 to 16 millimeters (0.5 to 0.6 inches) long.
Where Does Grevillea crowleyae Grow?
This plant likes to grow in places that have been disturbed, such as areas where the ground has been moved. It thrives in Eucalyptus wandoo forests. The soil it prefers is a gravelly loam, which means it's a mix of sand, silt, and clay, and has a lot of laterite (a type of iron-rich soil).
How Does Grevillea crowleyae Reproduce?
The Grevillea crowleyae can only grow new plants from its seeds. This means it cannot regrow from its roots or stems if the plant is damaged. It relies completely on its seeds to continue its life cycle.
