Beefwood, Western Beefwood, Silver honeysuckle, Palku, Willer, Arroo-in, Arrongg, Ildeilba, Jildilba, Ildinja, Yinjija, Turrie, Galigali, Bukumara, Dilyarr
Grevillea striata

Family: Proteaceae

What it is like

A medium sized tree. It grows 5-9 m tall. The leaves are crowded around the stem. They are leathery and like straps. They can be 10-35 cm long by 0.7 cm wide. They are dull green above and silvery underneath. The edges of the leaves curl slightly downwards. The flowers are small and cream. They are about 0.6 cm long. They occur in cylindrical groups at the end of branches. The fruit are oblong and woody. They are 1.5-2 cm long. They contain 2 seeds.

There are 250 Grevillea species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. They grow naturally in open plains in dry regions. They are often on alluvial soil. It can grow in arid places. It suits hardiness zones 9-12.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The seeds are eaten. The nectar can be sucked from the flowers.

Edible parts

Seeds, nectar

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed. Soaking the seed overnight improves germination. Or the seed coat can be peeled off.

It is slow to grow but long lived.

Its other names

Local names

Mabu

Synonyms

Grevillea lineata R. Brown;