Azorean Heather (Erica azorica)

Azorean Heather, a reference photo — Photo: Jules Verne Times Two · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Erica azorica (Portuguese: urze) is a species of heath endemic to the Azores.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Azorean Heather 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.

Easily confused with

Erica platycodon
Erica canariensis
Erica reunionensis

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Erica
Species: Erica azorica

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