About Zieria minutiflora (F.Muell.) Domin
Zieria minutiflora is an erect, twiggy shrub that grows to a height of about 1 m (3 ft). Its branches are hairy when young, and become glabrous as they age. This species has leaves made up of three leaflets; the middle leaflet measures 6–10.5 mm (0.2–0.4 in) long and 4–6 mm (0.16–0.24 in) wide. The leaf stalk is 1.5–2 mm (0.06–0.08 in) long. The upper surface of the leaves has scattered hairs, while the lower surface is covered in soft hairs, and leaflet tips are rounded or sometimes notched. The flowers are white to pale pink or cream-coloured, arranged singly or in groups of up to three in leaf axils. The flower groups are shorter than the leaves. There are four sepal lobes about 0.5 mm (0.02 in) long, and four petals 1.5–2 mm (0.06–0.08 in) long that are covered with short, branched hairs. Like other zierias, this species only has four stamens. Flowering takes place from November to May, and is followed by a glabrous follicle fruit. The fruit is made up of up to four sections joined at the base, which burst open to release their seeds when ripe. This species, commonly called twiggy zieria, occurs primarily from Coffs Harbour, New South Wales northwards, and extends as far north as Danbulla National Park and State Forest on Queensland's Atherton Tableland. It most commonly grows in eucalypt forest and woodland, and also grows in rocky coastal areas.
