grevillea

noun

gre·​vil·​lea

grə̇ˈvilēə

1

capitalized : a large genus of Australian shrubs and trees (family Protaceae) having usually showy orange or red flowers with elongated curved style and woody follicles see silk oak

2

or less commonly gravilea

"

plural -s : a plant of the genus Grevillea

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, after Charles F. Greville †1809 Scottish botanist

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