Zieria granulata
Zieria granulata C.Moore ex Benth.
Zieria granulata, known as the Illawarra zieria, hill zieria, or hilly zieria, is a shrub in the Rutaceae family. It is endemic to the Illawarra region in New South Wales and was first described in 1863 by Bentham, based on work by C. Moore. The plant is characterized by its bushy growth, linear leaflets, and small white flowers with four petals. Its surface is covered in distinctive wart-like tubercles.
Description
Zieria granulata is a member of the Rutaceae family, native to the Illawarra region of New South Wales. It is a tall, bushy shrub with a unique appearance due to the presence of wart-like tubercles across its surface. The leaves are composed of linear leaflets, and the flowers are small, white, and have four petals. This species was first described in 1863 by Bentham, with contributions from C. Moore. It is known by several common names, including Illawarra zieria, hill zieria, and hilly zieria.
Distribution
New South Wales
Synonyms
Boronia granulata
