Curly grevillea facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Curly grevillea |
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Grevillea
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eryngioides
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The Grevillea eryngioides, often called the curly grevillea, is a special type of shrub. It belongs to the Grevillea family. This plant is native to certain parts of Western Australia.
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About the Curly Grevillea
What Does It Look Like?
The curly grevillea is a shrub that grows new shoots from its roots. It usually reaches a height of about 0.5 to 1.5 meters (1.6 to 4.9 feet). The main parts of the plant have a waxy, bluish-white coating. Its smaller branches do not have this coating.
Its leaves are unique. They are simple but deeply cut into many parts. Each leaf blade can be 90 to 140 millimeters (3.5 to 5.5 inches) long. They are also 13 to 20 millimeters (0.51 to 0.79 inches) wide.
Flowers and Fruit
This grevillea blooms from September to January. It produces flowers at the very end of its stems. These flowers can be yellow or purple. After the flowers, the plant grows a round, waxy, and sticky fruit. This fruit is 14 to 21 millimeters (0.55 to 0.83 inches) long.
Where Does It Grow?
The curly grevillea is native to specific areas in Western Australia. You can find it in the eastern Wheatbelt region. It also grows in the western part of the Goldfields-Esperance region.
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Inflorescence detail
