Grevillea leiophylla

Grevillea leiophylla
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
Order: Proteales
Family: Proteaceae
Genus: Grevillea
Species: G. leiophylla
Binomial name
Grevillea leiophylla
F.Muell. ex Benth.

Grevillea leiophylla, commonly known as Dwarf spider oak, Wallum greville and Fairy floss',[1] is a shrub of the genus Grevillea native to Queensland.[2]

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

  1. "Grevillea leiophylla F.Muell. ex Benth.". Atlas of Living Australia. Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  2. "Wallum grevillea – Grevillea leiophylla". Wetland Info. Department of Environment and Heritage Protection. 2016. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  3. "Grevillea leiophylla Fairy Floss". Windyridge Nursery. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
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