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southern silky oak
Grevillea robusta
Plant Family :Proteaceae
Plant Form :tree
Growth Habit :Tree 8-40m tall with an elongated crown.
Fruiting Season :Flowering period October to December.
Description :Largest of the Grevillea family, it has a strong surface root system which will discourage growth of other plants nearby and damage pathways, because of the surface roots they are not resistant to strong winds. In the past widely used for furniture making
Distribution :QLD.,and northern N.S.W.
Introduced :No
Seen North Qld :  Yes

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