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Grevillea pyramidalis

A. Cunn. ex R. Br.

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Grevillea pyramidalis, commonly known as the caustic bush, is a species of flowering plant in the family Proteaceae and is endemic to north-western Australia. It is an erect, spindly shrub or small tree with simple linear or pinnatisect leaves with linear to narrowly egg-shaped lobes, and white to yellow or cream-coloured flowers.

Description

A small tropical tree in the Proteaceae family.

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Edible Uses

The flower nectar is consumed.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Australia*,

Also Known As

Jitartu

References (1)

  • Cancilla, D., 2018, Ethnobotanical and Ethnozoological Values Desktop Assessment - Eliwana Project. p 13

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