Grevillea occidentalis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Grevillea occidentalis |
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Grevillea
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occidentalis
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The Grevillea occidentalis is a type of shrub that belongs to the Grevillea plant family. It naturally grows in the Great Southern area of Western Australia.
What is Grevillea occidentalis?
This plant is a spreading or upright shrub. It usually grows to be about 0.4 to 1.8 meters (about 1.3 to 5.9 feet) tall. Its branches are not waxy or powdery.
What Does it Look Like?
The Grevillea occidentalis has simple, flat leaves. These leaves are narrow and oval-shaped. Each leaf blade is typically 10 to 45 millimeters (about 0.4 to 1.8 inches) long. They are also 2 to 8 millimeters (about 0.08 to 0.3 inches) wide.
Flowers and Fruit
This shrub blooms from August to February. It produces clusters of flowers called an inflorescence. These flower clusters can be found at the end of the branches or where the leaves meet the stem. The flowers can be white, pink, or grey. After the flowers, the plant forms oval-shaped fruits. These fruits are simple and have hairs on them. They are usually 8 to 11 millimeters (about 0.3 to 0.4 inches) long.
