Holly Grevillea, Holly-leaf Spider-flower, Holly-leaved Grevillea, Gukwonbeyurgalk
Grevillea ilicifolia

Family: Proteaceae

What it is like

A low lying or small shrub. It grows up to 0.6-2 m high. It can spread 1.5-3 m wide. The young growth has silky hairs. The leaves are small. They vary considerably in shape. They are 1.5-7 cm long by 1-4 cm wide. The flowers are yellow or pink and arranged like a tooth brush. The fruit are 1.5 cm long.

There are 250 Grevillea species.

Where it is found

It grows in warm temperate regions. It can grow in the subtropics. It suits semiarid places. It needs well drained soil. It can grow in full sun or light shade. It can stand light frosts. It suits hardiness zones 8-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flowers - nectar

How it is grown

The plant is grown from seed. The seeds need pretreatment. It can also be grown from cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Anadenia ilicifolia R. Brown;