Grevillea goodii
Grevillea goodii, also known as Good's grevillea, is a species of plant in the protea family that is endemic to Australia.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Grevillea |
| Species: | G. goodii |
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| Grevillea goodii R.Br., 1810 | |
Description
The species grows from a lignotuber as a prostrate shrub with trailing stems. The leaves are 50–250 mm long by 15–50 mm wide. The flowers have light green perianths and pink to red styles, borne as terminal conflorescences. Flowering takes place mainly in the wet season, from November to April.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the tropical Top End of the Northern Territory, from Darwin eastwards to Oenpelli, and southwards almost as far as Pine Creek. It grows on siliceous sandy or loamy soils in low heath, savanna woodland and open eucalypt forest.[1]
References
- R.O. Makinson. "Grevillea goodii". Flora of Australia Online. ABRS. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
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