Genus Erica
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Range:
Range unknown
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Short etymology:
Gk. ereike = to break. The name used for a heath by Theophrastus (372–287 BCE) and Pliny the Elder. The stems are brittle and break easily (Lindsay); or possibly but less likely because of the ability of the plant to break up bladder stones (Paxton’s Botanical Dictionary).
Scientific name:
Erica Peckham, 1892
Etymology source:
Localities:
Global vulnerability:
NE
Synonym of:
Unknown
Long etymology:
The name was used for a heath by Theophrastus (372-287 BC) and Pliny the Elder. It may also be used because the plant was considered to break up bladder stones (source: Paxton's Botanical Dictionary).
Protologue:
Sp. Pl. 1: 352-356 (1753)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1753
Observations of Taxon
Erica glauca
Locality:
Name of observer:
Nick Helme (David)
Date observed:
22/10/2016 - 3:22pm
Collection:
Erica vestita
Locality:
Name of observer:
Nick Helme (David)
Date observed:
23/02/2016 - 11:49am
Erica lignosa
Locality:
Name of observer:
Nick Helme (David)
Date observed:
26/12/2006 - 12:01pm
Collection:
Erica passerinoides
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
16/01/2011 - 12:30pm
Collection:
Erica
Locality:
Name of observer:
Nick Helme (David)
Date observed:
15/02/2017 - 12:42pm
Collection: