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Grevillea olivacea

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Kingdom
  
Family
  
Scientific name
  
Grevillea olivacea

Rank
  
Species

Order
  
Genus
  
Grevillea

Higher classification
  
Spider flower

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Similar
  
Spider flower, Grevillea thelemanniana, Grevillea preissii, Grevillea obtusifolia, Grevillea pinaster

Grevillea olivacea, commonly known as olive grevillea, is a shrub which is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It grows up to 4 metres in height and produces red, orange or yellow flowers between June and October (early winter to mid spring ) in its native range. It occurs in coastal areas between Coolimba and Jurien.

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The species was first formally described by botanist Alex George, his description published in Nuytsia in 1974.

Cultivars

A number of hybrid cultivars of Grevillea olivacea x Grevillea preissii are available:

  • 'Sea Spray', grown by George Lullfitz in Wanneroo, Western Australia.
  • 'Winpara Gem'
  • 'Winpara Gold'

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    References

    Grevillea olivacea Wikipedia