Grevillea paradoxaThis plant can grow to 2m tall, with a pink-red/purple flower and it may flower at any time of the year. We have had the privilege of having Peter Olde visiting with us. Peter has spent many years studying and describing Grevilleas. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us Peter.
Persoonia are a delightful genus of plants with a yellow flower, endemic to Australia. This Persoonia is named for its 5 nerves on the leaves. Many have a common name of Snottygobble due to the nature of the sticky sweet drupe (fruit) which falls off before the next season.
Hooked Leaf GrevilleaThis grevillea grows over a large area of the South West of Western Australia. It is named for the hooks on the end of the leaves.Photo: Fred27 Aug 2016: Identified by Peter Olde Honorary Research Director of the NSW Herbarium " these pics are G. uncinulata. They are Type form with scabrid leaves."
Grevillea scabraA plant once thought to have been extinct. Once it was rediscovered, surveys showed that they were plentiful and widespread. The plant sizes can vary according to the seasons and locations. The leaves are rough (scabrid) to the touch.
Banksia cuneata or Quairading Banksia. Threatened Flora (Declared Rare Flora Extant) The flowers on this plant change as they age. Young plants are a beautiful pink with green tips - hence the name - Matchstick Banksia. The flowers open showing yellow and age to orange. Flowering time - September to December. Photos: FredWikipedia has a very interesting article about the plant including its history.