Grevillea subtiliflora facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Grevillea subtiliflora |
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Grevillea
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subtiliflora
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The Grevillea subtiliflora is a type of shrub that belongs to the Grevillea plant family. It naturally grows in the Wheatbelt area of Western Australia.
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About Grevillea subtiliflora
This plant is a shrub that stands upright or spreads out. It usually grows to be about 1.5 to 2.5 meters (5 to 8 feet) tall. Its small branches do not have a waxy coating.
What Does It Look Like?
The Grevillea subtiliflora has simple leaves that are cut into many parts. Each leaf blade is about 25 to 45 millimeters (1 to 2 inches) long.
Flowers and Fruit
This shrub blooms between July and October. It produces groups of green or white flowers at the end of its branches. These flowers have white styles, which are part of the plant's reproductive system. After flowering, it forms bumpy, oval-shaped fruit that are 8 to 10 millimeters (0.3 to 0.4 inches) long. These fruits are smooth and do not have hairs.
Reproduction and Life Cycle
The Grevillea subtiliflora plant can only grow new plants from its seeds. This means it relies completely on seeds to continue its life cycle.
Similar Plants
People sometimes confuse this shrub with another plant called Grevillea intricata. However, Grevillea intricata has a smooth inner flower part and more tangled leaves.
Where It Grows
You can find Grevillea subtiliflora growing in shrubland areas. It lives among medium to low trees. This plant is only found in the Paynes Find region. It grows best in red clay and loam soils.
