Erica nivalis

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Erica nivalis
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Erica
Species:
E. nivalis
Binomial name
Erica nivalis
Synonyms
  • Erica peziza, Andrews

Erica nivalis, also known as Erica peziza, and known by its common names the woollysnow heath, velvet bell heath and white heath, is a plant belonging to the genus Erica and is part of the fynbos. [1] The species is endemic to the Western Cape. [2] [3]

Size

The plant is capable of growing up to 2 m (6 ft 7 in) in height, though it generally only grows up to half that or less. [2]

References

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