Species Erica krugeri
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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 krugeri:
Named after Dr Fred Kruger, former research officer at Jonkershoek, who brought the species to Mr Oliver's attention in 1969
Scientific name:
Unknown
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Synonym of:
Unknown
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Protologue:
Bothalia 11(1-2): 115 (1973)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1973
Observations of Taxon
Erica krugeri
Locality:
Name of observer:
Nick Helme (David)
Date observed:
29/11/2016 - 10:25am
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