Tetratheca decora, also known as black-eyed susan, is a species of plant in the quandong family that is endemic to Australia.
Description
The species grows as a small, erect shrub to 30–40 cm in height. The deep lilac-pink flowers have petals 6–15 mm long, appearing mainly from September to November.[2]
Distribution and habitat
The plants have a scattered distribution across central eastern New South Wales from the Warrumbungles to the Nowra area, occurring in heath and dry sclerophyll forest on sandstone substrates.[2]
References
- ^ Thompson, J (1976). "A Revision of the Genus Tetratheca (Tremandraceae)". Telopea. 1 (3): 139–215. doi:10.7751/telopea19763301.
- ^ a b C. Gardner & L. Murray (1992). "Tetratheca decora Joy Thomps". PlantNET. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Retrieved 13 October 2021.