Sandfly Bush Zieria smithii
APPEARANCE : Zieria smithii, commonly known as sandfly zieria, lanoline bush or Smithian zieria, is a plant in the citrus family Rutaceae and is endemic to eastern and south-eastern Australia. This very adaptable shrub is found in different environments that range from drier habitats in coastal locations to the margins of upland tropical and other forms of rainforests. It is identified by its distinctive trifoliolate (with 3 leaflets) compound leaves that emit a strong odour when crushed. It is common and widespread along the coast and adjacent ranges.
Plant information
HEIGHT & WIDTH : H up to 2 m
Native to: Australia
Foliage type: Evergreen
Flowers: groups of flowers with four white petals flowers winter to spring, Brown dry lobed capsule breaking into segments
Light: Full sun to part shade
Water: Low to moderate water requirements, drought-tolerant once established