Species Erica fairii
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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 fairii:
Named in honour of C. B. Fair, who discovered the species
Scientific name:
Unknown
Etymology applies to:
Synonym of:
Unknown
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Protologue:
J. Bot. 32: 236 (1894)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1894
Observations of Taxon
Erica fairii
Locality:
Name of observer:
Nick Helme (David)
Date observed:
30/04/2004 - 11:00am
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