Species Erica porteri
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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 porteri:
Named in honour of Harold Porter
Scientific name:
Erica porteri Compton
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Protologue:
J. S. African Bot. 19: 125 -. (1953)
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1953
Like E. thomae, erect shrublet to 1 m. Flowers large, tubular, deep pink with white tips. Mar.--June Lower rocky slopes, SW (Betty's Bay).
Observations of Taxon
Erica porteri
Name of observer:
Various (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Erica porteri
Name of observer:
Gerha (David)
Date observed:
02/10/2010 - 2:00pm
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