Erica inconstans, the Outeniqua heath, is a tree belonging to the genus Erica and is part of the fynbos. The species is endemic to the Western Cape and Eastern Cape and occurs in the Outeniqua Mountains and Tsitsikamma Mountains. The plant's habitat is threatened by uncontrolled invasive plants. The tree's FSA number is 574.1.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Outeniqua Tree 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 inconstans
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