Pine-leaved grevillea facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pine-leaved grevillea |
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Grevillea
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pinifolia
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The Grevillea pinifolia, also known as the pine-leaved grevillea, is a special type of shrub. A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, usually with many branches. This plant belongs to the Grevillea family. It naturally grows in a few small areas in the central Wheatbelt region of Western Australia.
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Discovering the Pine-Leaved Grevillea
The pine-leaved grevillea is a unique plant found only in Australia. It's named for its leaves, which look a bit like pine needles. This shrub is an important part of the natural environment in Western Australia.
What Does It Look Like?
This shrub usually grows to be about 0.3 to 0.6 meters (about 1 to 2 feet) tall. It has many branches that spread out. Its leaves are long and thin, like needles, measuring about 20 to 45 millimeters (0.8 to 1.8 inches) long. They are very narrow, only about 0.5 to 1 millimeter (0.02 to 0.04 inches) wide.
Flowers and Fruit
The pine-leaved grevillea blooms, or flowers, from July to October. Its flowers grow in clusters called racemes. They are usually red or orange, with red-orange styles, which are parts of the flower. After the flowers, the plant produces small, oval-shaped fruits. These fruits are about 10 millimeters (0.4 inches) long and have tiny hairs on them.
Where Does It Grow?
This grevillea prefers to grow in areas with medium to low trees, in what is called shrubland. It can grow in different types of soil, including gravelly, sandy, or loamy soils. These soils often sit over a hard layer called laterite.
Its Home in the Wheatbelt
The pine-leaved grevillea is found in a very specific part of the Wheatbelt region. This area is located between the towns of Coorow, Carnamah, Dalwallinu, and Moora. It's important to protect these areas so this special plant can continue to thrive.
How Does It Reproduce?
The pine-leaved grevillea reproduces only from seeds. This means new plants grow from seeds that fall from the parent plant. It does not grow back from its roots or branches if it is damaged. This makes it very important to protect its seeds and the places where it grows.
