Grevillea parallelinervis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Grevillea parallelinervis |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Grevillea |
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G. parallelinervis
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| Grevillea parallelinervis Carrick
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Grevillea parallelinervis is a special kind of shrub that grows in South Australia. It belongs to a group of plants called Grevillea. A botanist named John Carrick first described this plant.
What Grevillea parallelinervis Looks Like
This spreading shrub usually grows to be about 0.5 to 2 meters (1.6 to 6.6 feet) tall. It has round, smooth branches. Its leaves are long and thin, like needles. They measure about 2.5 to 9 centimeters (1 to 3.5 inches) long and are very narrow, less than 2 millimeters (0.08 inches) wide.
Flowers and Fruit
The Grevillea parallelinervis blooms from August to October. It produces beautiful red or pink flowers that grow in clusters along its branches. These flowers have red-pink styles, which are parts of the flower, with green or yellow tips.
After the flowers, the plant forms smooth, oval-shaped fruits. These fruits are about 1.3 to 1.7 centimeters (0.5 to 0.7 inches) long.
Where Grevillea parallelinervis Grows
You can find this plant in the western part of the Gawler Ranges in South Australia. It grows between a place called Yardea Station and Mount Wallaby. This Grevillea prefers shallow, rocky soils. It grows among other shrubs in open areas.
