Olde, P.M. & Marriott, N.R. (26 April 1994), A taxonomic revision of Grevillea arenaria and Grevillea obtusiflora (Proteaceae: Grevilleoideae). Telopea 5(4): 718 [comb. et stat. nov.]

basionym: Grevillea canescens R.Br. legitimate taxonomic synonym: Grevillea arenaria var. canescens (R.Br.) Benth. legitimate

Olde, P.M. & Marriott, N.R. (1995), The Grevillea Book 2: 36-37 (Plate 24, fig., map) [secondary reference]

nomenclatural synonym: Grevillea canescens R.Br. legitimate nomenclatural synonym: Grevillea arenaria var. canescens (R.Br.) Benth. legitimate common name: Hoary Grevillea [n/a]

• Etymology: "The subspecific epithet is derived from the Latin canescens (becoming grey), in reference to the greyish foliage."

Williams, K.A.W. (1999), Native Plants of Queensland 4: 206 [secondary reference]

Makinson, R.O. in Wilson, A.J.G. (ed.) (2000), Grevillea. Flora of Australia 17A: 295, Map 269 APC [secondary reference]

nomenclatural synonym: Grevillea canescens R.Br. legitimate nomenclatural synonym: Grevillea arenaria var. canescens (R.Br.) Benth. legitimate

• APC Dist.: NSW

Makinson, R.O. in Harden, G.J. (ed.) (2002), Grevillea. Flora of New South Wales Revised Edition 2: 48 [secondary reference]

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