Capparis canescens

Capparis canescens, also known as wild orange, orangewood, native pomegranate, wild pomegranate or grey capparis, is a species of plant in the caper family. It is native to north-eastern Australia.

Description

The species grows as a shrub or small tree up to. The oval leaves are long by wide. The white flowers are long, with the buds having four prominent ridges. The round fruits are in diameter.

Distribution and habitat

The species is found mainly in eastern Queensland, extending into northern New South Wales. It occurs in open eucalypt forest.