Grevillea polybotrya facts for kids

Grevillea polybotrya is a type of shrub from the Grevillea plant family. It grows naturally in parts of Western Australia, specifically in the Mid West and Wheatbelt areas. This plant is a beautiful part of Australia's unique plant life.

What Does Grevillea Polybotrya Look Like?

This plant is an upright, bushy shrub. It usually grows to be about 1 to 4 meters (3 to 13 feet) tall. Its branches are smooth and don't have a waxy coating.

Leaves and Flowers

The leaves of the Grevillea polybotrya are simple and flat. They are shaped like an egg, but wider at the top, and measure about 12 to 50 millimeters (0.5 to 2 inches) long. They are also about 6 to 12 millimeters (0.2 to 0.5 inches) wide.

This shrub blooms with lovely flowers from September to December. The flowers grow in clusters at the ends of the branches. They are usually white or cream-colored, but sometimes you might see pink ones!

Fruit and Seeds

After the flowers, the plant forms interesting fruits. These fruits are ribbed or ridged and shaped like an egg, wider at the top. They are about 11 to 15 millimeters (0.4 to 0.6 inches) long. Inside these fruits are the seeds that help the plant reproduce.