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'''Grevillea''' is a widely-known and extremely popular [[genus]] of predominantly [[Australia]]n | '''Grevillea''' is a widely-known and extremely popular [[genus]] of predominantly [[Australia]]n plant. It and the [[Banksia]] genus contain some of Australia's best-loved native flowers. It is an extremely diverse genus, with hundreds of species varying from [[ground cover]]s to substantive [[tree]]s. The flowers have one common element: a distinctive brushlike form, that can be long, short, wide, slender, small or large. | ||
Grevilleas are generally drought-resistant and tolerate a wide range of conditions and soils. This, combined with their beauty, has helped popularize them. Although many are difficult for amateurs to [[propagate]], natural and [[hybrid]] forms are widely available, and there are grevilleas to suit every type of Australian [[climate]]. | Grevilleas are generally drought-resistant and tolerate a wide range of conditions and soils. This, combined with their beauty, has helped popularize them. Although many are difficult for amateurs to [[propagate]], natural and [[hybrid]] forms are widely available, and there are grevilleas to suit every type of Australian [[climate]]. | ||
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Grevillea is a widely-known and extremely popular genus of predominantly Australian plant. It and the Banksia genus contain some of Australia's best-loved native flowers. It is an extremely diverse genus, with hundreds of species varying from ground covers to substantive trees. The flowers have one common element: a distinctive brushlike form, that can be long, short, wide, slender, small or large.
Grevilleas are generally drought-resistant and tolerate a wide range of conditions and soils. This, combined with their beauty, has helped popularize them. Although many are difficult for amateurs to propagate, natural and hybrid forms are widely available, and there are grevilleas to suit every type of Australian climate.
- ↑ ABC's Gardening Australia Flora's Trees and Shrubs. ABC Books, Ultimo (NSW),(c) 2005