8,160 observationsExtinct in the Wild
Cross-leaved Heath
Erica tetralix
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Ericales ›Family: Ericaceae ›Genus: Erica
About
Erica tetralix, the cross-leaved heath, is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae, native to western Europe, from southern Portugal to central Norway, as well as a number of boggy regions further from the coast in Central Europe such as Austria and Switzerland. In bogs, wet heaths and damp coniferous woodland, E. tetralix can become a dominant part of the flora. It has also been introduced to parts of North America.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Cross-leaved Heath is Erica tetralix.
- The Cross-leaved Heath has a conservation status of Extinct in the Wild.
- Cross-leaved Heath belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Cross-leaved Heath belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Cross-leaved Heath belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Cross-leaved Heath belongs to the order Ericales.
- Cross-leaved Heath belongs to the family Ericaceae.
- Cross-leaved Heath belongs to the genus Erica.