Grevillea haplantha facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Grevillea haplantha |
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Grevillea
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haplantha
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The Grevillea haplantha is a type of shrub that belongs to the Grevillea family. It grows naturally in a large part of Western Australia, especially in the Wheatbelt and Goldfields-Esperance areas.
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About Grevillea haplantha
This plant is known for its beautiful flowers and interesting shape. It's a special part of the Australian landscape.
What it Looks Like
The Grevillea haplantha is a shrub that can grow upright or spread out. It usually reaches a height of about 0.5 to 3 meters (about 1.6 to 9.8 feet). Its branches are smooth and don't have a waxy coating.
Its leaves are simple and flat, shaped like narrow lines. Each leaf is about 20 to 85 millimeters (0.8 to 3.3 inches) long and 1.5 to 2 millimeters (0.06 to 0.08 inches) wide.
Flowers and Fruit
The plant blooms for many months, from May all the way to December. During this time, it produces lovely red or pink flowers. These flowers grow in clusters along the branches.
After the flowers, the plant forms a special kind of fruit. This fruit is oval-shaped and has ridges or bumps on it. It's also a bit hairy and measures about 10 to 13 millimeters (0.39 to 0.51 inches) long.
Different Types of Grevillea haplantha
Scientists have found that there are two main types, or subspecies, of Grevillea haplantha. They are:
- Grevillea haplantha subsp. haplantha
- Grevillea haplantha subsp. recedens
These subspecies might have small differences in how they look or where exactly they grow.
