Woolly cluster grevillea facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Woolly cluster grevillea |
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Grevillea
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eriobotrya
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The Grevillea eriobotrya, also known as the woolly cluster grevillea, is a special type of shrub. It belongs to the Grevillea family of plants. This plant grows naturally in a few areas of Western Australia. You can find it in the Mid West, Wheatbelt, and Goldfields-Esperance regions.
What Does It Look Like?
This upright shrub can grow quite tall, usually between 1.5 to 4 meters (about 5 to 13 feet). Its branches are smooth and do not have a waxy coating.
The leaves of the woolly cluster grevillea are long and flat. They are shaped like thin lines. Each leaf can be from 70 to 140 millimeters (about 3 to 5.5 inches) long. They are also very narrow, only about 1 to 1.5 millimeters wide.
Flowers and Fruit
The woolly cluster grevillea blooms from September to December. This means you can see its flowers during spring and early summer. It produces pretty white to cream-colored flowers. These flowers grow in clusters at the end of the branches.
After the flowers, the plant forms a simple, hairy fruit. This fruit is shaped like an oval and is about 20 to 25 millimeters (about 0.8 to 1 inch) long. Inside the fruit are the seeds.
Seeds and Reproduction
The seeds of this plant are very light. They are shaped like half a sphere and have a spongy outer layer. This design helps the seeds travel easily in the wind. This is how the plant spreads its seeds to new places.
The woolly cluster grevillea can only grow from its seeds. This means new plants start only when a seed sprouts.
Where Does It Grow?
The Grevillea eriobotrya prefers to grow on sandy plains. You can often find it among tall or medium-sized trees. It likes sandy soils.
This plant lives in specific areas of Western Australia. These areas are known as the Avon Wheatbelt, Coolgardie, and Yalgoo regions. These regions are part of a system that divides Australia into natural areas based on their plants and animals.
