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Erica nana

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Erica nana
Scientific classification Edit this 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.

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 one metre in diameter and half that in height.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Erica nana". South African National Biodiversity Institute.