Erica azorica

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Erica azorica
A lonely Azores Tree Heath (Erica azorica) near Ponta dos Rosais, Sao Jorge, Azores, Portgual (PPL3-Altered) julesvernex2.jpg
A lonely Erica azorica in São Jorge, Azores
Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Erica
Species:
E. azorica
Binomial name
Erica azorica
Synonyms

Erica azorica (Portuguese: urze) is a species of heath endemic to the Azores. [2]

Distribution

Erica azorica is mainly distributed on coastal cliffs, lava flows, dry slopes, in natural forests, Australian cheesewood woodlands, ravines and craters of the Azorean archipelago, from sea level to the highest altitudes. [2]

Erica azorica on Terceira Island Erica Azorica de grandes dimencoes, interior da ilha Terceira, Acores, Portugal.JPG
Erica azorica on Terceira Island

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References

  1. "Erica azorica". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  2. 1 2 "Erica Azorica". flora.on. Retrieved 26 October 2020.