Richea scoparia
| Richea scoparia | |
|---|---|
| Richea scoparia flowering in Mount Field National Park, Tasmania | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Richea |
| Species: | R. scoparia |
| Binomial name | |
| Richea scoparia | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Richea angustifolia | |
Richea scoparia is a species of plant endemic to Tasmania. The genus Richea, forms part of the Ericaceae (formerly Epacridaceae) family, which are commonly heath-like shrubs. The name refers to the erect bushy growth habit, described as a broom-like shrub, most commonly referred to as the honey bush or simply scoparia to many bushwalkers.