Erica nana

Erica nana
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.

Last updated November 20, 2025

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.^[1]

References

↑ "Erica nana". South African National Biodiversity Institute.

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[1] "Erica nana". South African National Biodiversity Institute.

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