Erica calcareophila E.G.H.Oliv. is a plant in the Ericaceae family, order Ericales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.
Erica calcareophila E.G.H.Oliv.
Erica calcareophila, the limestone heath, is an endemic fynbos Erica with only one population, threatened by invasives and construction.
Erica calcareophila, commonly known as the limestone heath, is a member of the genus Erica that grows as part of fynbos vegetation. This species is endemic to South Africa's Western Cape province, and its only known population occurs at Pearly Beach. Its habitat is currently threatened by invasive plant species and the construction of power lines.
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Archeria traversii Hook.fil.
Leucopogon glabellus R.Br.
Styphelia tenuiflora Benth.
Vaccinium arctostaphylos L.
Vaccinium reticulatum Sm.
Dracophyllum kirkii Berggr.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer
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