Species Erica peziza
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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 peziza:
Origin unknown, possibly referring to the flower's similarity to the fruiting body of mushrooms of the genus Peziza
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Unknown
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Observations of Taxon
Erica peziza
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Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
27/11/2014 - 6:49pm
Collection:
Erica peziza
Name of observer:
Gerha (David)
Date observed:
13/10/2010 - 2:00pm
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