The Fern-leaf Grevillea ( Grevillea longifolia ) from Mayesh Wholesale florist was formerly known as G. asplenifolia. Research by taxonomic botanists has applied the name Grevillea asplenifolia to the former variety, G. asplenifolia var. shepherdii and G.longifolia is recognised as a separate taxon.
Grevilleas belong to the Proteaceae, a family that shows great diversity of form. The members of this family contain some of the most colorful species cultivated for their striking forms and their ability to attract birds. Pinkish-red flowers cover the sweeping branches from spring through to summer. The individual flowers are arranged in one-sided racemes 4 - 8 cm long. The linear leaves have a slight rust-red tinge when young and their undersurfaces are covered with flat, silky brownish hairs.
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