Pimelea lyallii, commonly known as the southern sand daphne, is a species of small shrub of the family Thymelaeaceae.[1]
Pimelea lyallii has a prostrate habit. Its stems grow up to 60 cm long, with leaves that are 5 to 7 mm long and 2 to 3 mm wide. Its flowers are hairy and white, and grow in clusters. The fruit it produces is also white.[1]
The species is endemic to New Zealand, and found only on the Foveaux Strait and Stewart Island / Rakiura coasts. The shrub grows in coastal sand dunes and is often found partially covered in sand.[1]
Pimelea lyallii is classified as at risk under the New Zealand Threat Classification System (NZTCS) due to being naturally uncommon.
Pimelea lyallii, commonly known as the southern sand daphne, is a species of small shrub of the family Thymelaeaceae.
