Olde, P.M. & Marriott, N.R. (26 April 1994), A taxonomic revision of Grevillea arenaria and Grevillea obtusiflora (Proteaceae: Grevilleoideae). Telopea 5(4): 720, fig. 2a-g [tax. nov.]

• Type: HOLOTYPE: NSW SOUTH WALES: North Coast: Casino-Lawrence Road, 7.4 km from Casino-Grafton Highway, P.Olde 92/99 & D.Mason, 21 Sep 1992 (NSW). Isotypes: BRI, CANB.

Olde, P.M. & Marriott, N.R. (1995), The Grevillea Book 3: 19-21 (Plate 11, fig., map) [secondary reference]

• Etymology: "Named after David Mason (1944-) of Coraki, near Lismore, N.S.W. The Mason family has long been collectors and enthusiasts of the Australian flora."

Threatened Species and Communities Section, Biodiversity Group, Environment Australia (8 July 1998), Endangered Species Protection Act 1992. Schedules 1, 2 & 3: 9 [secondary reference]

Makinson, R.O. in Wilson, A.J.G. (ed.) (2000), Grevillea. Flora of Australia 17A: 298-299, Map 274 APC [secondary reference]

• APC Dist.: NSW

Makinson, R.O. in Harden, G.J. (ed.) (2002), Grevillea. Flora of New South Wales Revised Edition 2: 49 [secondary reference]

Christenhusz, M.J.M., Fay, M.F. & Byng, J.W. (9 February 2018), GLOVAP Nomenclature Part 1. The Global Flora: a practical flora to vascular plant species of the world 4: 86 [basionym]

basionym of: Hakea masonii (Olde & Marriott) Christenh. & Byng legitimate

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