Species Erica haematocodon
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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 haematocodon:
From the Greek haemato = blood-coloured, codon = bell; referring to the red bell-shaped flowers
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Unknown
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Protologue:
J. S. African Bot. 3: 95 (1937)
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Year published:
1937
Observations of Taxon
Erica haematocodon
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Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
07/02/2020 - 9:20am
Collection:
Erica haematocodon
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Name of observer:
Nick Helme (David)
Date observed:
16/01/2005 - 12:28pm
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