🌿Native Nature

Prickly Heath

Gaultheria mucronata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Ericales ›Family: Ericaceae ›Genus: Gaultheria

About

Gaultheria mucronata, known as prickly heath and in Chilean Spanish as chaura, syn. Pernettya mucronata, is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae, native to southern Argentina and Chile.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Prickly Heath?
The scientific name of Prickly Heath is Gaultheria mucronata.
What kingdom does Prickly Heath belong to?
Prickly Heath belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Prickly Heath belong to?
Prickly Heath belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Prickly Heath belong to?
Prickly Heath belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Prickly Heath belong to?
Prickly Heath belongs to the order Ericales.
What family does Prickly Heath belong to?
Prickly Heath belongs to the family Ericaceae.
What genus does Prickly Heath belong to?
Prickly Heath belongs to the genus Gaultheria.