Desert Grevillea, Honeysuckle Grevillea
Grevillea juncifolia
Family: Proteaceae
What it is like
A medium sized shrub. It grows to 6 m tall. It can have 2 or more main trunks. It is often 3 m high and 3 m wide. The leaves are needle like and simple or divided. They are 27 cm long. The flowers occur in large spikes. They are orange. The fruit are pods which occur in clusters. They are slightly hairy and rounded. They have a small spike. Each pod has 2 seeds. These have papery wings.
There are 250 Grevillea species.
Where it is found
It grows in warm temperate regions. It suits arid and semiarid places. It needs well drained soil. It can grow in full sun or light shade. It can stand light frost. It grows on sand hills and sandplains. It suits hardiness zones 8-10.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The orange flowers are sucked for nectar. The flowers can be soaked in water to make a drink. It can also be mixed with wattle gum to make a jelly.
Edible parts
Grub, flower nectar, drink
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seed should be soaked in warm water for 36 hours.
Its other names
Local names
Badubiri, Erolunga, Jultukun, Tarrakirra, Ultukunpa, Walunari