Grevillea patulifolia Gand.

Nomenclature and growth habit

Grevillea patulifolia, commonly known as swamp grevillea, is an erect or low, spreading shrub that typically grows to a height of 0.2 to 2 metres (7.9 inches to 6 feet 6.7 inches), and sometimes forms root suckers.

Leaf shape and dimensions

Its leaves are roughly linear to narrowly elliptic, 15–35 mm (0.59–1.38 in) long and 1.0–1.5 mm (0.039–0.059 in) wide, with a sharp point at the tip.

Leaf edge characteristics

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

Inflorescence arrangement

Flowers are arranged at the ends of branches in clusters of many individual flowers, and these clusters are usually shorter than the plant's leaves.

Flower coloration

The flowers range in colour from pale pink to dark mauve-pink.

Floral structure and measurements

The style is sharply curved near its tip, and the pistil is 8.0–8.5 mm (0.31–0.33 in) long.

Flowering period and fruit characteristics

Flowering occurs between July and February, and the fruit produced is a narrowly elliptic follicle that is roughly 11 mm (0.43 in) long.

Habitat preferences

This species grows in moist heath or woodland with a heathy understorey.

Distribution range

It is found on the coast and ranges south of Heathcote in New South Wales, in the Australian Capital Territory, and in the far eastern part of Victoria near Mallacoota.