Erica globulifera is a plant belonging to the genus Erica and forming part of the fynbos. The species' scientific name was first published by Dulfer in 1964. The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs in the Bredasdorp area.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Hooknose 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 globulifera
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