Species Erica amphigena
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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).
Etymology of amphigena:
From the Greek amphigenes = 'of doubtful heritage'; probably referring to the species' similarity to E. spumosa and E. imbricata
Scientific name:
Unknown
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Synonym of:
Unknown
Long etymology:
Protologue:
Fl. Cap. (Harvey) 4: I. 241 (1905)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1905
Observations of Taxon
Erica amphigena
Name of observer:
Gerha (David)
Date observed:
13/10/2010 - 2:00pm
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