Zieria adenophora
Zieria adenophora Blakely
Zieria adenophora, known as the Araluen Zieria, is a plant in the Rutaceae family. It is native to the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales and is found only near Araluen. This species is a spreading shrub with small, glossy, warty leaves and four-petalled white or pink flowers that bloom in spring. It is a rare species, with fewer than one hundred individuals recorded at a single location.
Description
Zieria adenophora was described by Blakely in 1941. It belongs to the genus Zieria within the Rutaceae family. The plant is characterized by its compact, spreading growth habit and distinctive foliage. It produces small flowers with four petals, typically white or pink in color, during the spring season. Its distribution is highly restricted, with all known individuals found near Araluen in New South Wales. The species is considered rare due to its limited population size and restricted habitat.
Distribution
New South Wales
