Prickly Flame Grevillea
Grevillea pungens

Family: Proteaceae

What it is like

A small shrub 1-2 m high. The branches spread and arch over. The leaves are stiff and prickly. The are dull green on top and whitish underneath. The blade is 1.6-6 cm long and 1.5-2.5 cm wide. The shape varies. They can be entire with teeth around the edge or deeply divided into lobes. The flowers are orange-red. The style sticks out. They are about 1.5-2 cm long and arranged along stalks 4-6 cm long. These are near the ends of branches. The fruit are woody follicles. These are 1.5-2 cm long by 0.6 cm wide. They are brown when ripe and contain 2 seeds.

There are 250 Grevillea species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. They grow naturally in open forest on sandy soil. They need sunny sites and well-drained soil.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The flowers are sucked for nectar.

Edible parts

Nectar

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed or tip cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Amurumurikarra, Anbirrim, Burrun burrun

Synonyms

Grevillea leichhardtii S. Moore;