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Spanish heath
Erica australis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Ericales ›Family: Ericaceae ›Genus: Erica
About
Erica australis, the Spanish heath or Spanish tree heath, is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae, native to the western Iberian Peninsula and Tangier. It is a bushy evergreen shrub growing to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall and broad, with tiny needle-like leaves and pink to purple bell-shaped flowers in late Spring. As a calcifuge, it requires sharply drained acidic soil in full sun. It is hardy down to −10 °C (14 °F).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Spanish heath is Erica australis.
- Spanish heath belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Spanish heath belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Spanish heath belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Spanish heath belongs to the order Ericales.
- Spanish heath belongs to the family Ericaceae.
- Spanish heath belongs to the genus Erica.