Grevillea shuttleworthiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Grevillea shuttleworthiana |
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Grevillea
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shuttleworthiana
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The Grevillea shuttleworthiana is a type of plant known as a shrub. It belongs to the Grevillea family of plants. This special shrub grows naturally in parts of Western Australia, especially in the Wheatbelt and Goldfields-Esperance areas.
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About Grevillea shuttleworthiana
This shrub usually grows to be about 0.5 to 3 meters (1.6 to 9.8 feet) tall. Its branches are not covered in a waxy, bluish coating.
What it Looks Like
The leaves of the Grevillea shuttleworthiana are simple and flat. They are shaped like an egg, but wider at the top, and are not divided into smaller parts. These leaves can be from 8 to 55 millimeters (0.3 to 2.2 inches) long. They are also about 5 to 27 millimeters (0.2 to 1.1 inches) wide.
The plant blooms, or flowers, from July to September. It produces clusters of yellow flowers. These flower clusters grow from the leaf joints or at the end of the branches. The flowers also have yellow "styles," which are part of the flower's reproductive system.
After the flowers, the plant forms fruits. These fruits are smooth or slightly wrinkled. They are shaped like an egg, wider at the top, and have no hairs. Each fruit is about 7 to 17 millimeters (0.3 to 0.7 inches) long.
This plant looks a bit like another species called Grevillea integrifolia. However, Grevillea shuttleworthiana has branches with small ridges.
Where it Grows
You can find Grevillea shuttleworthiana across a wide area of Western Australia. It grows as far north as Kalbarri. It can be found as far south as Ravensthorpe.
From the sandy plains near Perth in the west, it stretches east. You can find it all the way to Mount Jackson, which is close to Southern Cross. This shrub prefers to grow in areas with other shrubs or heathland. It likes gravelly, sandy, or clay soils. It often grows among medium to low trees.
Different Types of Grevillea shuttleworthiana
Scientists have identified three different types, or subspecies, of Grevillea shuttleworthiana. These are slightly different versions of the same plant.
- Grevillea shuttleworthiana subsp. canarina
- Grevillea shuttleworthiana subsp. obovata
- Grevillea shuttleworthiana subsp. shuttleworthiana
