Grevillea murex facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Grevillea murex |
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Grevillea
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murex
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The Grevillea murex is a special type of shrub that belongs to the Grevillea plant family. It grows naturally in a small area of the Mid West region of Western Australia. This plant is known for its unique look and where it chooses to live.
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What is Grevillea murex?
The Grevillea murex is a kind of plant that grows as a shrub. This means it's a woody plant, but it's smaller than a tree and usually has many branches starting from near the ground. It's part of a large group of plants called Grevillea, which are mostly found in Australia.
Where Does it Grow?
This particular shrub is native to a specific part of Western Australia. It grows in the Mid West region. Being "native" means it has grown there for a very long time and is naturally adapted to the local climate and soil. This makes it a unique part of Australia's plant life.
What Does it Look Like?
The Grevillea murex is a spreading shrub with many branches. It usually grows to be about 1 to 2.5 meters (3 to 8 feet) tall. Its branches are not covered in a waxy, bluish layer, which is what "non-glaucous" means.
Its Leaves
The leaves of the Grevillea murex are quite interesting. They are described as "dissected tripartite," which means they are simple leaves that are deeply divided into three main parts. Each part of the leaf blade is typically small, measuring about 3 to 6 millimeters (0.12 to 0.24 inches) long.
Flowers and Fruit
This shrub produces beautiful flowers from April to September. The flowers grow in clusters called an "inflorescence," which can be found at the end of branches or where leaves join the stem. These flower clusters are often irregular in shape. The flowers themselves can be green, white, or cream in color.
After the flowers bloom, the plant forms its fruit. These fruits are smooth and can be shaped like an ellipse or an oblong. They are also "pitted," meaning they have small indentations or marks on their surface. Each fruit is usually about 9 to 13 millimeters (0.35 to 0.51 inches) long.
