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Olive Grevillia

Family: Proteaceae

Genus: Grevillea

Species: olivacea

Main Flower Colour: Red

Description

Erect, non-lignotuberous shrub, 1-4.5 m high. Fl. red/red-pink, Jun to Sep. White or grey sand. Coastal dunes, limestone rocks.

Flowers can be either red or yellow; often on adjacent bushes.

This is a WA Priority 4 species.

Identification

The main flower colour is red.

References

https://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/2054

http://www.dpaw.wa.gov.au/images/documents/plants-animals/threatened-species/Listings/Conservation_code_definitions_18092013.pdf

Created: 22 Jul 2014 - John Baas
Updated: 21 Nov 2014 - Member - John and Val

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Location

Bio Regions

Swan Coastal Plain (SWA), Geraldton Sandplains (GES)

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