Grevillea preissii

Grevillea preissii is a small shrub which is endemic to Western Australia. The red flowers appear between early winter and early spring. The species occurs near the coast between Greenhead and Bunbury. It grows to between 0.3 and 1.2 m high.

Grevillea preissii
subsp. preissii (above)
subsp. glabrilimba (below)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Proteales
Family: Proteaceae
Genus: Grevillea
Species:
G. preissii
Binomial name
Grevillea preissii

Subspecies
  • subsp. preissii
  • subsp. glabrilimba

Synonyms

Cultivated varieties
  • 'Magic Lantern' - cultivar of subsp. glabrilimba
  • Superior form
  • Prostrate green leaf form

Hybrids

A number of hybrid cultivars of Grevillea olivacea x Grevillea preissii are available:

  • 'Sea Spray', grown by George Lullfitz in Wanneroo, Western Australia.[1]
  • 'Winpara Gem'
  • 'Winpara Gold'
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References
  1. Olde, P.; Marriott, N. (1980). The Grevillea Book. Australia: Kangaroo Press. ISBN 0-86417-616-3.
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