Grevillea neorigida
Grevillea neorigida is a species of plant in the protea family that is endemic to Australia. The specific epithet rigida (“stiff”) refers to the stiffness of the leaves.
| Grevillea neorigida | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Grevillea |
| Species: | G. neorigida |
| Binomial name | |
| Grevillea neorigida I.M.Turner[1] | |
Description
The species grows as a compact, spreading shrub to 1.5–3 m in height and up to 4 m across. The stiff leaves are 30–60 mm long. The conflorescent flowers are bright red, appearing at the ends of the branches from spring to autumn.[2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in south-western Western Australia in the Jerramungup to Ravensthorpe area. It grows in mallee-heath and tall shrubland on granitic loam soils.[2]
References
- "Grevillea neorigida". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
- R.O. Makinson. "Grevillea rigida Olde & Marriott". Flora of Australia Online. ABRS. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
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