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Zieria murphyi

Zieria murphyi Blakely
Zieria murphyi
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Zieria murphyi is a slender shrub in the Rutaceae family, native to New South Wales. It features simple or three-part leaves and clusters of white to pale pink flowers with four petals and four stamens, typically found in open forest and at the base of cliffs.

Description

Zieria murphyi, known as Murphy's zieria, is a member of the Rutaceae (citrus) family. It is endemic to New South Wales and was first described in 1940 by Blakely. The plant is a slender shrub with simple or trifoliate leaves and axillary flowers, each with four petals and four stamens. The flowers range in color from white to pale pink. It is commonly found in sheltered locations within open forest habitats, often growing at the base of rocky outcrops.

Distribution

New South Wales

Synonyms

Zieria pilosa var. canescens

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