Grevillea huegelii Meisn.

Growth Habit

Grevillea huegelii Meisn. is a shrub that can be erect, low-lying, or straggling. It typically grows to a height of up to 3 m (9.8 ft) and a width of up to 4 m (13 ft).

Leaf Dimensions

In outline, its leaves are between 10–60 mm (0.39–2.36 in) long and 7–65 mm (0.28–2.56 in) wide. Most leaves have three to eleven sharply-pointed, linear lobes; these lobes measure 5–40 mm (0.20–1.57 in) long and 0.7–2.2 mm (0.028–0.087 in) wide.

Leaf Features

The leaf edges are rolled under, which obscures most of the leaf's lower surface.

Flower Cluster Structure

This species' flowers grow in loose clusters, located on a silky-hairy rachis that is usually 5–14 mm (0.20–0.55 in) long.

Perianth Characteristics

The perianth is straight, ranges in color from red to pink, and has a silky-hairy outer surface. The pistil is between 19–29 mm (0.75–1.14 in) long.

Flowering Period

Flowering can occur in most months of the year, with a peak flowering period from July to December. The fruit produced is a hairless follicle that is 10–12 mm (0.39–0.47 in) long.

Common Name and Habitat

Commonly called comb spider-flower, this plant has a disjunct distribution across southern continental Australia, and grows in a range of habitats including mallee woodland and heath.

Western Australia Distribution

In Western Australia, it is widespread from Moora to Borden, and east as far as Cundeelee and Balladonia.

Eastern States Distribution

It is also widespread across the southern half of South Australia, the north-west of Victoria, and western New South Wales.