Grevillea longifolia
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Grevillea longifolia R.Br. |
Grevillea longifolia (Fern-leaf spider flower) is a plant of the family Proteaceae, formerly known as Grevillea aspleniifolia. Commonly growing in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales, Australia Grevillea longifolia is recognizable by its deep red "toothbrush" flowers, and narrow, sawtoothed leaves.
Under good growing conditions Grevillea longifolia can reach a height of 2.5m-4m (8-13ft.) and develop a spread of 5m-6m (17-20ft). Flowering normally begins in early spring.