Species Erica denticulata
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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 denticulata:
From the Latin denticulatus = 'finely toothed'
Scientific name:
Erica denticulata L.
Common names:
Lekkerruikheide
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Synonym of:
Unknown
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Synonym status:
Erect shrublet to 50 cm. Flowers medium, urn-shaped, waxy, white to cream or pinkish, distinctly fragrant. Aug.--Jan. Flats to upper slopes, NW, SW (Piketberg to Riviersonderend Mts).
Observations of Taxon
Erica denticulata
Locality:
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
13/12/2020 - 3:01pm
Collection:
Erica denticulata
Locality:
Name of observer:
Gerhard Kirsten (David)
Date observed:
13/10/2010 - 2:00pm
Collection:
Erica denticulata
Locality:
Name of observer:
Gerhard Kirsten (David)
Date observed:
02/10/2010 - 2:00pm
Collection: