Species Erica abbottii
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Range:
Location unknown
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Etymology of Erica:
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:
Unknown
Synonym of:
Unknown
Protologue:
Bothalia 21(2): 137 (1991)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1991
Observations of Taxon
Erica abbottii
Locality:
Name of observer:
Nick Helme (David)
Date observed:
16/11/2004 - 11:52am
Collection: