| Erica calcareophila | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Erica |
| Species: | E. calcareophila |
| Binomial name | |
| Erica calcareophila | |
Erica calcareophila, the limestone heath, is a plant belonging to the genus Erica and forming part of the fynbos. [1] The species is endemic to the Western Cape and the only population is at Pearly Beach. [2] [3] The habitat is threatened by invasive plants and power line construction. [3]