Erica capillaris is a plant belonging to the genus Erica and forming part of the fynbos. The species is endemic to the Western Cape where it occurs from the Cape Peninsula to Stanford. The plant was initially widespread but there are currently only four to five fragmented populations remaining. The plant's habitat is threatened by development, agricultural activities, invasive plants and wildfires.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Hair 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 capillaris
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