Genus Erica
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Short etymology:
Gk. ereike = to break. The name used for a heath by Theophrastus (372–287 BCE) and Pliny the Elder. The stems are brittle and break easily (Lindsay); or possibly but less likely because of the ability of the plant to break up bladder stones (Paxton’s Botanical Dictionary).
Scientific name:
Erica Peckham, 1892
Etymology source:
Localities:
Global vulnerability:
NE
Synonym of:
Unknown
Long etymology:
The name was used for a heath by Theophrastus (372-287 BC) and Pliny the Elder. It may also be used because the plant was considered to break up bladder stones (source: Paxton's Botanical Dictionary).
Protologue:
Sp. Pl. 1: 352-356 (1753)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1753
Observations of Taxon
Erica pulchella
Name of observer:
Hilda Mason (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Erica capitata
Name of observer:
Hilda Mason (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Erica axillaris
Name of observer:
Hilda Mason (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Erica densifolia
Name of observer:
Hilda Mason (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Erica ferrea
Name of observer:
Hilda Mason (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
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