Pimelea prostrata
Pimelea prostrata (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) Lam.
Pimelea prostrata is a small shrub in the Thymelaeaceae family, native to New Zealand. It is known by common names including Strathmore weed, New Zealand Daphne, and Pinātoro in Māori. The plant features small white flowers and blue-green leaves.
Description
Pimelea prostrata, described by (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) Lam. in 1791, is a member of the genus Pimelea. It is a low-growing shrub that is endemic to New Zealand. The species is characterized by its small, white flowers and distinctive blue-green foliage. Common names for the plant include Strathmore weed, New Zealand Daphne, and the Māori name Pinātoro. It belongs to the Thymelaeaceae family, commonly referred to as the daphne family.
Synonyms
Passerina prostrataPimelea laevigataSirmuellera prostrataBanksia prostrataCookia prostrata
