Erica calcareophila, the limestone heath, is a plant belonging to the genus Erica and forming part of the fynbos. The species is endemic to the Western Cape and the only population is at Pearly Beach. The habitat is threatened by invasive plants and power line construction.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Erica calcareophila 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.
Easily confused with
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Ericales
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Genus
- Erica
- Species
- Erica calcareophila
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