any of a large variety of evergreen trees and shrubs that comprise the genus Grevillea, native to Australia, Tasmania, and New Caledonia: family Proteaceae
Word origin
named after C. F. Greville (1749–1809), a founder of the Royal Horticultural Society
Examples of 'grevillea' in a sentence
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Blueberries look great in dappled shade, whereas an evergreen grevillea would be ideal in full sun on well-drained soil.