Grevillea hirtella facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Grevillea hirtella |
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Grevillea
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hirtella
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Grevillea hirtella is a type of shrub that belongs to the Grevillea family. It grows naturally in a small area along the west coast of Western Australia, in a region called the Mid West.
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What Does It Look Like?
This spreading shrub usually grows to be about 0.3 to 0.9 metres (1 to 3 ft) tall. It has branches that are round and not waxy.
Its leaves are simple, flat, and dark green. They are often crowded together and can be 5 to 20 millimetres (0.20 to 0.79 in) long and 0.5 to 1 mm (0.02 to 0.04 in) wide.
Flowers and Fruit
Grevillea hirtella blooms from August to October. It produces beautiful red to pink flowers that grow in clusters at the end of its branches.
After the flowers, it forms a fruit that is shaped like an oval or a long circle. This fruit has ridges or ribs and is smooth. It is about 12 to 13 mm (0.5 to 0.5 in) long.
Where Does It Grow?
You can find Grevillea hirtella in open areas with low bushes, or among medium and small trees. It grows in scattered groups between the towns of Mingenew and Walkaway. It prefers to grow in sandy or loamy soils.
How It Grows and Spreads
Scientists believe that this plant only grows new plants from its seeds. This means that for new Grevillea hirtella shrubs to appear, their seeds must sprout.
Using Grevillea Hirtella
This plant is often sold as a strong evergreen shrub. Evergreen means it stays green all year round. People use it for different purposes in gardens, such as:
- Creating edges along garden beds.
- As a groundcover, which means it spreads out to cover the ground.
- To form borders around different parts of a garden.
Grevillea hirtella can handle a lot of sunshine and even a little bit of frost. This makes it a good choice for many gardens.
Images for kids
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This image shows how Grevillea hirtella looks in its natural home at the Burma Road Nature Reserve.
