Honey Grevillea, Orange Grevillea, Flame Grevillea, Pine Grevillea, Wama, Kaliny kalinypa, Galigiri
Grevillea eriostachya

Family: Proteaceae

What it is like

A small to large spreading shrub. It can grow 1.5-5 m high and spread 2-4 m wide. The leaves are normally thicker near the ground. The branches are long and erect and slightly arching. These have fewer leaves. The leaves are long and wiry and segmented. The leaves are 15-20 cm long and divided into leaflets along the stalk. The flowers are towards the ends of these branches. The flowers are in woolly spikes. These are 20 cm long. The flowers are bright orange. The fruit are oval but flattened. They are 2 cm long and dark brown. They are densely hairy.

There are 250 Grevillea species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in arid areas. It can grow in semiarid areas. It needs well drained, dry soil and full sun. It can stand light frost. It suits hardiness zones 9-11.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The nectar from the flowers can be sucked or a drink made by soaking the flowers in water.

Edible parts

Nectar, drink

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seeds. Seeds germinate in 20-75 days. Plants can also be grown from cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Kaliny-kalinypa

Synonyms

Grevillea excelsior Diels;