Grevillea leiophylla
Grevillea leiophylla, commonly known as dwarf spider oak, Wallum grevillea and fairy floss,[1] is a shrub of the genus Grevillea native to Queensland.[2]
| Grevillea leiophylla | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Grevillea |
| Species: | G. leiophylla |
| Binomial name | |
| Grevillea leiophylla | |
The small suckering shrub typically grows to a height of 0.5 metres (2 ft) and a width of 1 to 1.5 metres (3 to 5 ft). It has fine linear green leaves and produces irregular pale mauve spider cluster flowers.[3]
See also
References
- "Grevillea leiophylla F.Muell. ex Benth". Atlas of Living Australia. Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
- "Wallum grevillea – Grevillea leiophylla". Wetland Info. Department of Environment and Heritage Protection. 2016. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
- "Grevillea leiophylla Fairy Floss". Windyridge Nursery. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
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