| Erica astroites | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Erica |
| Species: | E. astroites |
| Binomial name | |
| Erica astroites Guthrie & Bolus | |
Erica astroites is a plant belonging to the genus Erica and forming part of the fynbos. [1] The species is endemic to the Western Cape and is rare. It is found only in Meiringspoort in the Swartberg where it grows on cliffs and near waterfalls. [2] [1]