Erica gnaphaloides is a plant belonging to the genus Erica and forming part of the fynbos. The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs from the Cape Peninsula to Franschhoek, Kogelberg and Cape Agulhas.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Cud 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 gnaphaloides
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