Species Erica venustiflora
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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 venustiflora:
From the Latin venustus = 'handsome', 'charming' or 'delightful' and flora = 'flower'
Scientific name:
Erica venustiflora E.G.H. Oliv.
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Synonym of:
Unknown
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Protologue:
Contr. Bolus Herb. 19: 154 (2000)
Synonym status:
Year published:
2000
Low compact shrublet to 20 cm. Flowers in terminal heads, small, tubular, pink, with 4 exserted anthers. May--Aug. Hills, SW (Bredasdorp area).
Observations of Taxon
Erica venustiflora
Locality:
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
02/08/2017 - 5:11pm
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