Species Erica baccans
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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 baccans:
From the Latin baccans = 'becoming berry-like'; referring to the flowers
Scientific name:
Unknown
Etymology applies to:
Synonym of:
Unknown
Long etymology:
Protologue:
Mant. Pl. Altera 233 (1771)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1771
Observations of Taxon
Erica baccans
Locality:
Name of observer:
Nick Helme (David)
Date observed:
22/10/2004 - 3:47pm
Collection:
Erica baccans
Locality:
Name of observer:
Gerhard Kirsten (David)
Date observed:
14/10/2010 - 2:00pm
Collection:
Erica baccans
Locality:
Name of observer:
Gerhard Kirsten (David)
Date observed:
14/10/2010 - 2:00pm
Collection:
Erica baccans
Locality:
Name of observer:
Gerhard Kirsten (David)
Date observed:
14/10/2010 - 2:00pm
Collection:
Erica baccans
Name of observer:
Gerha (David)
Date observed:
14/10/2010 - 2:00pm
Collection: