Good's Grevillea, Burrun burrun
Grevillea goodii subsp. goodii
Family: Proteaceae
What it is like
A trailing shrub. It spreads about 1-2 m. It has a rootstock which lasts from year to year and each year new stems arise from this. The leaves are oblong and taper to a rounded tip. The blade is 8-17 cm long by 2-6 cm wide. There are a few hairs on both surfaces. The flowers are red with a protruding style. They are 4-5 cm long along stalks 5-15 cm long. The occur at the ends of branches. The fruit is woody and oblong. It is about 1.5 cm long by 1 cm wide. They are brown when ripe. There are 2 seeds inside.
There are 250 Grevillea species.
Where it is found
It suits tropical places. It grows in open forest on well-drained soils. It suits regions with a seasonally dry climate. It can tolerate moderate frosts.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The nectar from the flowers is eaten. It is shaken into the hand and eaten.
Edible parts
Nectar
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings. Burnt plants regrow from the rootstock.