Grevillea ilicifolia
Common name: Holly grevillea, Holly bush
Among the Proteaceae family of flowering plants, Grevillea ilicifolia is a unique and exclusive specimen, found only in southern continental Australia.
Its prostrate shrub form boasts holly-like leaves with triangular to egg-shaped teeth and clusters of green to cream-colored and mauve flowers.
These blooms are delicately imbued with pink to red hues, sometimes even a subtle touch of orange or pale yellow.
Flowering from September to November, this plant's rachis reaches 20-50 mm in length, showcasing its beautiful arrangements.
Along with its exquisite style, the fruit of Grevillea ilicifolia is also noteworthy, adorned with a soft layer of fur.
Found in mallee, heath, and shrubland regions in South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales, this species is truly a rare and prized find.
Keep an eye out for the subspecies lobata, found exclusively in north-western Victoria and select regions within South Australia.
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