Grevillea preissii facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Grevillea preissii |
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| subsp. preissii (above) subsp. glabrilimba (below) |
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Grevillea
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preissii
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Grevillea preissii is a small shrub which is endemic to Western Australia. The red flowers appear between early winter and early spring. The species occurs near the coast between Greenhead and Bunbury. It grows to between 0.3 and 1.2 m high.
Subspecies
- subsp. preissii
- subsp. glabrilimba
Synonyms
- Grevillea thelemanniana subsp. preissii (Meisn.) McGill.
Cultivated varieties
- 'Magic Lantern' - cultivar of subsp. glabrilimba
- Superior form
- Prostrate green leaf form
Hybrids
A number of hybrid cultivars of Grevillea olivacea x Grevillea preissii are available:
- 'Sea Spray', grown by George Lullfitz in Wanneroo, Western Australia.
- 'Winpara Gem'
- 'Winpara Gold'
See also
In Spanish: Grevillea preissii para niños
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