Species Erica regia
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Range:
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 regia:
From Latin regius = 'royal'; typically referring to the rich, royal colouring of the flower
Scientific name:
Erica regia Bartl.
Common names:
Elim Heath
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Synonym of:
Unknown
Long etymology:
Synonym status:
Erect shrublet to 1 m. Flowers large, tubular, striking white with purple then orange-red tips, or plain orange. Mainly Aug.--Oct. Sandy or gravelly coastal flats, SW, AP (Elim/Bredasdorp).
Observations of Taxon
Erica regia
Locality:
Name of observer:
Gerhard Kirsten (David)
Date observed:
13/10/2010 - 2:00pm
Collection:
Erica regia
Locality:
Name of observer:
Gerhard Kirsten (David)
Date observed:
02/10/2010 - 2:00pm
Collection: