Zieria prostrata
Zieria prostrata J.A.Armstr.
Zieria prostrata, known as headland zieria, is a prostrate shrub in the Rutaceae family. It is endemic to the Coffs Harbour district in New South Wales, Australia. The plant has trifoliate leaves and flowers with four petals that range in color from pink to white. It is classified as endangered due to its limited distribution, being known only from four headlands.
Description
Zieria prostrata is a member of the Rutaceae (citrus) family and is found only in the Coffs Harbour district of New South Wales. This prostrate shrub has leaves composed of three leaflets and produces flowers with four petals that vary in color from pink to white. The species is known from only four headlands, which has led to its classification as endangered. It was first described in 2002 by J.A. Armstrong.
Distribution
New South Wales
