Erica lerouxiae is a plant belonging to the genus Erica and is part of the fynbos. The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs at Jonkershoek and Franschhoek. The habitat is threatened by invasive plants, pine plantations, dam construction, vineyard plantings and excessive veld fires.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Erica lerouxiae 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 lerouxiae
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