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grevillea [grəˈvɪljə]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any of a large variety of evergreen trees and shrubs that comprise the genus Grevillea, native to Australia, Tasmania, and New Caledonia: family Proteaceae
[named after C. F. Greville (1749-1809), a founder of the Royal Horticultural Society]
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Noun1.grevilleagrevillea - any shrub or tree of the genus Grevillea
genus Grevillea - large genus of Australian shrubs and trees having usually showy orange or red flowers
silk oak - any of several Australian timber trees having usually fernlike foliage and mottled wood used in cabinetry and veneering
bush, shrub - a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems


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Grevilleas are truly made for intimate gardens, but not necessarily for large-scale landscapes.
IN THE GARDEN GREVILLEAS A GARDENER'S DELIGHT by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
warning when it comes to caring for grevilleas in the garden.
USING PLANTS THAT CAN TAKE THE HEAT by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
Grevilleas subsist on a scant amount of water and should not be fertilized with phosphorus, which is toxic for them.
GARDENING; IN WINTER, HEAD FOR THE BORDER by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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