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Grevillea Robyn Gordon

Grevillea Robyn Gordon Leaves and flower of Grevillea Robyn Gordon Flowers of Grevillea Robyn Gordon
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 Common name   Grevillea Robyn Gordon
 Botanical name   Grevillea sp. ‘Robyn Gordon’
 Other common names   -
Family   Proteaceae
 General description   A popular evergreen ornamental with a sprawling habit, up to 1m.
Flowers   The flowers are crimson with protruding styles or stalks.
Leaves   The leaves are dark green, divided into narrow segments with silky hairs underneath. Leaves can measure up to 20cm long.
 Fruit/Berries   The fruit are ellipsoid in shape, and up to 2cm long.
Other   -
Symptoms   Allergic contact dermatitis may result in sensitive individuals. Blisters may develop 2-3 days after contact. Hairs on the leaves may be responsible for these reactions.
Toxicity category   3
Warning   -


Last Updated: 18 August 2009
Last Reviewed: 18 August 2009