Cape Range grevillea facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cape Range grevillea |
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Grevillea
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variifolia
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The Grevillea variifolia, also known as the Cape Range grevillea, is a type of shrub. It belongs to the Grevillea family and grows naturally in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia.
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What is the Cape Range Grevillea?
The Cape Range grevillea is a shrub that spreads out and has branches that grow in different directions. It usually reaches a height of about 0.3 to 1 meter (1 to 3 feet). Its branches are not covered in a waxy, whitish layer.
Leaves, Flowers, and Fruit
This plant has simple, flat leaves that are shaped like an egg or a wedge. These leaves can be from 10 to 55 millimeters (0.4 to 2.2 inches) long and 3 to 25 millimeters (0.1 to 1 inch) wide.
The Cape Range grevillea blooms between June and October. It produces beautiful red flowers that grow in clusters along the stems or at the very end of the branches. These flowers have red styles, which are part of the plant's reproductive system.
After the flowers, the plant forms fruits. These fruits are oval or egg-shaped, have ridges or ribs, and are smooth. They are usually about 12 to 16 millimeters (0.5 to 0.6 inches) long.
Where Does the Cape Range Grevillea Grow?
This special plant grows in scrubland areas, which are places with medium to low trees. It also thrives in spinifex grasslands. You can find it from the Cape Range area all the way east to Lake McLeod.
What Kind of Soil Does it Like?
The Cape Range grevillea prefers different types of soil. It can grow in rocky, gravelly, sandy, or loamy soils. Often, these soils are found over limestone, which is a type of rock.
Are There Different Types of Cape Range Grevillea?
Yes, scientists recognize two different types, or subspecies, of Grevillea variifolia:
- Grevillea variifolia subsp. bundera
- Grevillea variifolia subsp. varifolia
