Woolly grevillea facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Woolly grevillea |
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| Grevillea lanigera 'Mount Tamboritha' | |
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Grevillea
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lanigera
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The Grevillea lanigera, also known as the woolly grevillea, is a small shrub (a type of bush). It is found only in certain parts of Victoria and New South Wales in Australia. When a plant or animal is found only in one specific area, it is called endemic to that place.
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About the Woolly Grevillea
The Woolly Grevillea is a very changeable plant. Some grow flat on the ground (called 'prostrate'), while others stand up tall (called 'erect'). The tall ones can reach between 0.3 and 1.5 meters high.
This plant has pretty red flowers that can bloom all year, but they are most common in winter and spring. Its leaves and small branches are covered in soft hairs. This is why it's called 'lanigera', which comes from Latin words meaning 'wool-bearing'.
How it was Named
Scientists officially named the Woolly Grevillea in 1832. A famous botanist named Robert Brown described it in his book about plants from Australia.
Where it Grows
You can find the Woolly Grevillea growing naturally in Australia. It lives in an area stretching from Wilsons Promontory in Victoria, all the way north to the southern coast of New South Wales and the mountains nearby.
Different Types and Hybrids
Gardeners have created many different types of Woolly Grevillea. These special types are called 'cultivars' or 'forms'. They might have different colors, sizes, or shapes. Some popular ones include:
- G. lanigera 'Blush'
- G. lanigera 'Clearview John' - a type from Lake Glenmaggie
- G. lanigera 'Coastal Gem'
- G. lanigera 'Lutea'
- G. lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha' - a type that grows flat on the ground
- G. lanigera Snowy River form
- G. lanigera Victor Harbor form
The Woolly Grevillea can also mix its genes with other Grevillea plants to create new types. This is called hybridising. Some of these mixed plants have been named:
- G. 'Clearview Robin'
- G. 'Crosbie Morrison'
- G. 'Edna Walling Softly Softly'
- G. 'Little Thicket'
- G. 'Granya Glory'
- G. 'Pinkie'
See also
In Spanish: Grevillea lanigera para niños
