Flame Spider Flower
Grevillea kennedyana
Family: Proteaceae
What it is like
A small shrub. It has a sprawling habit. It grows 0.5-1.5 m high and 1-2 m wide. The branches are often tangled. The leaves are 0.5-3 cm long by 0.1-0.2 cm wide. The are thin, rigid and dark green. The edges curl back. The tip is sharp. The flowers are bright red. The fruit are 1.2-1.7 cm long by 0.7 cm wide. They are narrowly oval and pointed. The seeds are thin and grey.
There are 250 Grevillea species. It is a rare plant.
Where it is found
It grows on rocky slopes among other shrubs. It suits arid and semiarid regions. The need a warm sunny position.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The nectar is shaken from the flowers.
Edible parts
Flowers - nectar
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings. They also often arise from the woody tuber or suckers. This also occurs after fire.