Species Erica niveniana

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There aren’t any identifications of Erica niveniana.

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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 niveniana:

Named after James Niven (1774-1827). He was employed by various Europeans as a plant collector

Scientific name:

Unknown

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Unknown

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Authors:

E.G.H. Oliv.

Protologue:

Contr. Bolus Herb. 19: 225-227 (2000)