Haplophyllum poorei

Haplophyllum poorei is a member of the Rutaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the rue or citrus family. This species was first formally described in 1966 by C.C. Towns. It is geographically restricted to the regions of Palestine and the Sinai. The Rutaceae family is characterized by aromatic plants, often with glandular structures and simple leaves. Haplophyllum poorei is part of a genus that includes other species adapted to arid and semi-arid environments.