Ericaceae

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Acrothamnus Colensoi

Description Acrothamnus Colensoi is a unique plant species that belongs to the family Ericaceae. It is commonly known as the Mountain Shrub or the Colenso’s Marlberry. This evergreen shrub is native to New Zealand and can grow up to 2 meters in height. It has small, narrow, and leathery leaves that are arranged alternately on the stem. The flowers are…
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Rhododendron Daviesii

Description Rhododendron Daviesii is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the Ericaceae family. This plant is native to the Himalayas, and it is known for its fragrant and showy flowers. The flowers of Rhododendron Daviesii are typically pink or purple in color, and they bloom in the late spring or early summer. The leaves of this plant are also…
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Orites

Description Orites is a small genus of evergreen shrubs that belongs to the Ericaceae family. This plant is native to Australia and can grow up to 2 meters tall. It is characterized by its small, leathery leaves, and beautiful bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The flowers come in various colors, ranging from white to pink, and…
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Leptarrhena Pyrolifolia

Description Leptarrhena Pyrolifolia is a rare and unique plant species that belongs to the family of Ericaceae. It is commonly known as the ‘pickle plant’ due to its unusual pickle-shaped leaves. This perennial plant is native to the western part of North America and can be found in the subalpine and alpine regions of the Rocky Mountains. The plant grows…
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Leucothoe Zeblid

Description Leucothoe Zeblid is a popular evergreen shrub native to the eastern United States. It is commonly known as drooping leucothoe, dog hobble, or fetterbush. The plant belongs to the Ericaceae family, which includes other popular species such as blueberries, cranberries, and rhododendrons. Leucothoe Zeblid is a slow-growing shrub that can grow up to 6 feet tall and 4 feet…
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Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea

Description Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea, also known as lingonberry or cowberry, is a plant species that belongs to the Ericaceae family. It is a low-growing evergreen shrub that is native to the boreal forest and Arctic tundra regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The plant produces small, red, edible berries that are acidic and tart in taste. These berries are commonly used in…
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Vaccinium Elliottii

Description Vaccinium Elliottii, also known as Elliott’s blueberry, is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the Ericaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States and can grow up to 6-10 feet tall. This plant species is highly valued for its edible fruit and ornamental value. Vaccinium Elliottii has small, white or pink flowers that bloom in early spring…
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Monotropsis

Monotropsis is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Ericaceae. It is an epiparasitic plant, which means that it relies on other plants for survival. Monotropsis can be found in North America, particularly in the eastern and western parts of the continent, and in Asia. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Ericales…
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Corema

Corema is a genus of evergreen shrubs that belong to the family Ericaceae. These plants are native to the coastal regions of Europe and North America. They have unique features that make them stand out from other shrubs, such as their needle-like leaves and small flowers that bloom in the spring. In this article, we will discuss the taxonomic information,…
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Calluna

Description Calluna, commonly known as heather, is a small evergreen shrub that belongs to the Ericaceae family. This plant is native to Europe and Asia and is known for its colorful flowers. Calluna is a low-growing plant that reaches a height of 20-50 cm and has a spread of 30-60 cm. It is a popular plant in gardens and landscaping…
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