Erica glomiflora, the lantern heath, is a plant belonging to the genus Erica and forming part of the fynbos. The species' scientific name was first published by Richard Anthony Salisbury. The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs along the Garden Route.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Yarn Heath being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Ericales
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Genus
- Erica
- Species
- Erica glomiflora
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