Zieria cytisoides
Zieria cytisoides Sm.
Zieria cytisoides, commonly called downy zieria, is a shrub in the Rutaceae family. It is native to eastern Australia, occurring in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. The plant features trifoliate, clover-like leaves and small inflorescences of pale to pink flowers with four petals and four stamens. First described in 1818 by Smith, it is a compact, bushy species characteristic of the genus Zieria.
Description
Zieria cytisoides is a member of the Rutaceae family, known for its aromatic and often economically significant species. This shrub is native to eastern Australia, where it is found in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. It is distinguished by its trifoliate leaves, which resemble clover, and its small clusters of pinkish flowers. Each flower has four petals and four stamens, a typical floral structure for the genus Zieria. The species was first formally described in 1818 by the botanist Smith. Downy zieria is a small, bushy shrub and is part of the diverse Rutaceae family, which includes citrus and other aromatic plants.
Distribution
New South Wales · Queensland · Victoria
