Ericaceae Family

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Acrothamnus

Description Acrothamnus is a plant species that belongs to the Ericaceae family. It is a small shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall and 3 feet wide. It is native to New Zealand and is commonly known as the mountain horopito. The plant produces small, white, and fragrant flowers in spring and summer. The leaves are oblong and dark…
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Rhododendron Sargentianum Sarled

Description Rhododendron Sargentianum Sarled is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the Ericaceae family. It is a hybrid of Rhododendron Sargentianum and Rhododendron dichroanthum. This plant is native to the Himalayas and has been introduced to various parts of the world, including Europe and North America. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Ericales Family…
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Rhododendron Blue Tit

Description Rhododendron Blue Tit is a beautiful plant that belongs to the Ericaceae family. It is a hybrid of Rhododendron yakushimanum and Rhododendron griersonianum, and it was first introduced in the UK in 1965. This plant is known for its stunning blue flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. The flowers are trumpet-shaped and have a light fragrance.…
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Lyonia Mariana

Description Lyonia Mariana is a native plant of North America that belongs to the Ericaceae family. It is commonly known as the Staggerbush or Fetterbush. It is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall and 8 feet wide. The plant has several woody stems with a reddish-brown bark. The leaves are lance-shaped and glossy green, turning reddish-purple…
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Rhododendron Madame Masson

Rhododendron Madame Masson is a beautiful evergreen shrub that belongs to the Ericaceae family. This plant is native to China and was first discovered by the French botanist, Jean-Baptiste Masson. It is known for its stunning flowers that bloom in the spring and come in a range of colors such as pink, white, and red. The plant has a dense…
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Vaccinium Corymbosum

Description Vaccinium Corymbosum, commonly known as the Highbush Blueberry, is a plant species that belongs to the Ericaceae family. It is native to North America and is well-known for its delicious and nutritious berries. The plant can grow up to 10 feet tall and has a spread of 6 feet. The stem is woody and the leaves are oval-shaped, measuring…
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Pieris Japonica Brouwer S Beauty

Pieris Japonica Brouwer’s Beauty is an evergreen shrub that belongs to the Ericaceae family. It is native to eastern Asia, specifically Japan, Taiwan, and eastern China. The plant has a compact and slow-growing habit and can reach a height of up to 6 feet. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Ericales Family Ericaceae Genus Pieris…
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Bejaria

Description Bejaria is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the Ericaceae family. This genus comprises around 35 species of evergreen shrubs that are native to South America. The leaves of Bejaria are simple, alternate, and usually serrated. The flowers are white, pink, or purple and have a bell-shaped corolla. The fruit is a capsule that contains numerous small…
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Erica Coccinea

Description Erica Coccinea, commonly known as the Four-leafed Heath or Scarlet Heath, is a beautiful and unique plant species that belongs to the Ericaceae family. It is a small evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa and grows up to a height of 20-30 cm. The plant has small, needle-like leaves that are dark green in color and are…
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Erica Melastoma

Description Erica Melastoma, also known as Melastoma Heather or Pink Tower Heath, is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the Ericaceae family. This plant is native to the mountains of South Africa and can grow up to 2 meters tall. Erica Melastoma is a popular ornamental plant due to its beautiful flowers that bloom in late spring or early…
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