Erica chamissonis is a plant belonging to the genus Erica. The species is endemic to the Eastern Cape. This plant is one of eight species of the fynbos biome that are the main sources of pollen and honey for Apis mellifera capensis, the Cape honeybee.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Suede 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 chamissonis
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