grevillea

/ ɡrəˈvɪljə /

noun

1. any of a large variety of evergreen trees and shrubs that comprise the genus Grevillea, native to Australia, Tasmania, and New Caledonia: family Proteaceae

Word History and Origins

Origin of grevillea¹

named after C. F. Greville (1749–1809), a founder of the Royal Horticultural Society

Example Sentences

Among the flowers that were strewed about the island was a superb shrubby grevillea, with scarlet flowers.

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A new Hakea, with long thin terete leaves (different from H. lorea) and Grevillea chrysodendron, grew along the creek.

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John Murphy found Grevillea chrysodendron in blossom, the rich orange colour of which excited general admiration.

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Both took an occasional bite of some Acacias, of Grevillea chrysodendrum, and of several other shrubs.

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Afterwards, finding the drooping Grevillea in fruit, he gathered some capsules and placed them as before stated.

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