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Zieria baeuerlenii

Zieria baeuerlenii J.A.Armstr.
Zieria baeuerlenii
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Zieria baeuerlenii is a shrub in the Rutaceae family, native to a limited region along the south coast of New South Wales. It is characterized by its three-leaflet, velvety foliage and small, clustered flowers with four petals that bloom from late autumn to spring.

Description

Zieria baeuerlenii, known as the Bomaderry zieria, is a member of the genus Zieria within the Rutaceae (citrus) family. This plant is found only in a restricted area on the south coast of New South Wales. It grows as a sometimes sprawling shrub with distinctive, three-lobed leaves covered in a soft, velvety texture. From late autumn through spring, it produces small flowers in clusters, typically white or pinkish in color. These flowers have four petals and appear to be sterile, as they do not produce viable seeds.

Distribution

New South Wales

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