Erica nana | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Ericaceae |
Genus: | Erica |
Species: | E. nana |
Binomial name | |
Erica nana Salisb. |
Erica nana is a species of Erica heath native to the fynbos region of South Africa.
Description
Erica nana is a typical Cape heath, with small, fine needle-like leaves, a shrubby growth habit, and waxy yellow tubular flowers. It grows to about 1 metre (3+1⁄2 feet) in diameter and half that in height.
References
- "Erica nana". South African National Biodiversity Institute.
Taxon identifiers | |
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Erica nana |
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