Species Erica melastoma
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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 melastoma:
Derived from the Greek word melas meaning 'black' and the word stoma meaning 'mouth'
Scientific name:
Erica melastoma Andrews
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Observations of Taxon
Erica melastoma
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Name of observer:
Cameron McMaster (David)
Date observed:
24/08/2013 - 4:28pm
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