Erica sicifolia

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Erica sicifolia
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Erica
Species:
E. sicifolia
Binomial name
Erica sicifolia
Synonyms
  • Erica pygmaeaAndrews
  • Erica sanguinolentaG.Lodd.
  • Ericoides sicifolium(Salisb.) Kuntze

Erica sicifolia is a plant belonging to the genus Erica and is part of the fynbos. [1] The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs in the Riviersonderend Mountains. There are four subpopulations and they are threatened by pine trees, an invasive plant. [2]

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