Boronia citriodora
| Boronia citriodora | |
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| Boronia citriodora, family Rutaceae, growing in a subalpine sclerophyll woodland | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Rutaceae |
| Genus: | Boronia |
| Species: | B. citriodota |
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Boronia citriodora |
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Boronia citriodora is also known as lemon-scented boronia,lemon plant, lemon thyme and its scientific name; Boronia pinnata var. citriodora. The hardy, evergreen shrub is low-growing with many branches, and is strongly lemon-scented when crushed. It grows to 100cm and has fragrant, star-shaped flowers with four petals that appear pink as a bud. Leaves are a blue-grey colour, with 5 or 7 leaflets.
Cultivation:Boronia citriodora tolerates sun, shade, wind, heavy frost and dry, sandy or waterlogged soils. It flowers from early spring to late summer.
Distribution and Habitat: Boronia citriodora is widespread and native to Tasmania. It prefers a grassy vegetation. It is commonly found in alpine and sub-alpine areas, and sometimes at lower altitudes.
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