Zieria pilosa
Zieria pilosa Rudge
Zieria pilosa, commonly called hairy zieria or pilose-leafed zieria, is a shrub in the citrus family Rutaceae. It is native to coastal New South Wales and is distinguished by its hairy branches, trifoliate leaves, and single white to pale pink flowers that appear in the leaf axils.
Description
Zieria pilosa was first described in 1811 by Rudge and is part of the Rutaceae family, commonly known as the citrus family. This shrub is endemic to the coastal regions of New South Wales and is characterized by its hairy stems and leaves composed of three leaflets. The plant produces solitary white to pale pink flowers in the leaf axils. It is one of several species within the genus Zieria, which is native to Australia.
Distribution
New South Wales · Queensland
Synonyms
Zieria microphyllaZieria paucifloraZieria hirsutaZieria canescensBoronia hirsutaZieria pilosa var. parvifloraZieria pilosa var. paucifloraZieria pilosa var. typica
