Lissanthe sapida
Lissanthe sapida R.Br.
Lissanthe sapida is a flowering plant in the family Ericaceae, native to New South Wales, particularly near Sydney. It is commonly known as the native cranberry. This species features a bushy growth form with lance-shaped leaves and creamy-white, cylindrical flowers.
Description
Lissanthe sapida, described by Robert Brown in 1810, is a member of the Ericaceae family. It is endemic to the region around Sydney in New South Wales. The plant is characterized by its scrub-like appearance, with leaves that are generally lance-shaped. Its flowers are creamy-white and cylindrical in form. This species is part of the genus Lissanthe, which includes other flowering plants native to Australia.
Distribution
New South Wales
Synonyms
Styphelia sapida
