Erica foliacea

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Erica foliacea
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Erica
Species:
E. foliacea
Binomial name
Erica foliacea
Andrews
Synonyms
  • Ericoides foliaceum(Andrews) Kuntze
  • Syringodea foliosaG.Don

Erica foliacea is a plant belonging to the genus Erica and forming part of the fynbos. [1] The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs in the mountains between Betty's Bay and Bot River. The plant's habitat is threatened by invasive plants. [2]

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