Erica ribisaria is a plant belonging to the genus Erica and is part of the fynbos. The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs from Houwhoek to Kleinmond. There are currently three fragmented subpopulations remaining, two of which are threatened by invasive species. The third is threatened by road maintenance work and fire prevention belts.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Erica ribisaria 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 ribisaria
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