Desert Grevillea
Grevillea pterosperma
Family: Proteaceae
What it is like
A medium sized shrub. It has a bushy spreading habit. The bark is dark and hard. Young growth is hairy. The leaves are 4-20 cm long by 0.2 cm wide. They are dull green and have lines along them. They are leathery with sharp tips. The flower arrangements are 8-14 cm long. The flowers are cream to white. They have short stalks and are crowded. The fruit is 1.3-1.8 cm long and 0.6-0.8 cm wide.
There are 250 Grevillea species.
Where it is found
It grows in inland regions. They are sensitive to waterlogging. They do not grow well in heavy soils. It can grow in arid places. It suits hardiness zones 9-11.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Gum, seeds
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed.