Kingdom Plantae Family Proteaceae Scientific name Grevillea exul Rank Species | Order Proteales Genus Grevillea Higher classification Spider flower | |
Similar Spider flower, Proteas, Grevillea pilosa, Grevillea asparagoides, Grevillea manglesii | ||
Grevillea exul is a species of flowering plant in the family Proteacae, endemic to New Caledonia.
It grows up to 10 metres in height and has narrow lancelolate to elliptic leaves which have a blunt apex. The flowers are usually white, followed by follicles which are 12 to 20 mm long and 9 to 15 mm in width.
Two subspecies are currently recognised - subsp. exul (grevillea blanc) and subsp. rubignosa which has pink flowers.
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