Grevillea oncogyne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Grevillea oncogyne |
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Grevillea
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oncogyne
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The Grevillea oncogyne is a type of shrub that belongs to the Grevillea family. It grows naturally in parts of Western Australia, specifically in the eastern Wheatbelt and south-western Goldfields-Esperance regions.
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Discovering Grevillea oncogyne
This plant was first described by a scientist named Ludwig Diels. He gave it the scientific name Grevillea oncogyne. This name helps scientists around the world know exactly which plant they are talking about.
What Does It Look Like?
The Grevillea oncogyne is a shrub with many branches. It usually grows to be about 1 to 3 meters (3 to 10 feet) tall. Its branches are not covered in a waxy, whitish coating.
Its leaves are simple and flat, shaped like long, thin lines. Each leaf can be from 35 to 115 millimeters (1.4 to 4.5 inches) long. They are also quite narrow, only about 1 to 2 millimeters (0.04 to 0.08 inches) wide.
Flowers and Fruit
This plant blooms, or flowers, from October to December. It produces beautiful red or pink flowers that grow in clusters. These flower clusters are called an inflorescence. They grow from the leaf axils, which is the angle between a leaf and the stem.
After the flowers, the plant forms fruit. These fruits are shaped like an oval and have ribs or ridges on them. They are usually about 7 to 15 millimeters (0.3 to 0.6 inches) long.
Where Does It Grow?
The Grevillea oncogyne is native to specific areas in Western Australia. It thrives in the eastern Wheatbelt and south-western Goldfields-Esperance regions. This means it naturally grows there and is well-suited to the local environment.
