Heath Family

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Zenobia Pulverulenta

Are you in search of a beautiful plant to add to your garden or home? Look no further than Zenobia Pulverulenta. This stunning flowering plant is native to the southeastern parts of the United States and belongs to the heath family. Zenobia Pulverulenta, also known as Dusty Zenobia, is a versatile plant that can thrive in a variety of conditions,…
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Pyrola

Description Pyrola is a beautiful plant that belongs to the heath family, Ericaceae. There are about 40 to 50 species of Pyrola, which are native to the temperate and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The plant is also known as wintergreen, shinleaf, and liverleaf. The name Pyrola comes from the Greek word “pyr,” meaning fire, and refers to the…
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Pterospora Andromedea

Description Pterospora Andromedea, commonly called pine drops or spotted coralroot, is a parasitic plant that belongs to the heath family (Ericaceae). It is native to North America, specifically found in coniferous forests from Alaska to Mexico. This plant is a herbaceous perennial that lacks chlorophyll, meaning it is unable to produce its own food through photosynthesis. Instead, it obtains its…
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Vaccinium Myrtilloides

Description Vaccinium Myrtilloides, commonly known as sour top blueberry, is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the heath family. It is native to North America, specifically found in the northern parts of the continent in Canada and Alaska. The plant grows up to 1-3 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide, with a compact and rounded shape. It produces small and…
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Baeckea

Description Baeckea is a small flowering plant that belongs to the heath family. It is native to Australia and is commonly found in heathlands, swamps, and forests. The plant has small, needle-like leaves and produces small, white or pink flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. Baeckea is an evergreen plant that can grow up to 2 meters tall.…
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Erica Regerminans

Description Erica Regerminans, commonly known as mountain heather, is a beautiful plant species that belongs to the heath family. This plant is native to the Western Cape Province of South Africa and can grow up to 30 cm tall. Mountain heather is well-known for its attractive foliage and stunning flowers, making it a popular choice among gardeners. Taxonomic Information Domain…
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Erica Lutea

Description Erica Lutea, also known as the Yellow-Flowered Heath, is a beautiful and hardy perennial plant that belongs to the heath family. It is native to Western and Central Europe and can grow up to 60 centimeters tall. The plant blooms from June to August and produces clusters of small, bell-shaped, yellow flowers that are a sight to behold. Taxonomic…
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Erica Verticillata

Description Erica Verticillata is a beautiful plant species that belongs to the heath family. Its common name is Whorled Heath, which refers to its beautiful whorls of leaves that grow in rings around its stems. This plant species is native to South Africa and is popular among gardeners all around the world due to its hardiness and beautiful blooms. Taxonomic…
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Erica Taxifolia

Description Erica Taxifolia, commonly known as the Mediterranean Tree Heath, is a species of flowering plant in the heath family. It is native to the western Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. The plant grows up to 3 meters tall with a spread of up to 2 meters. It has a woody stem and small, needle-like green leaves…
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Arctostaphylos Tomentosa

Description Arctostaphylos tomentosa, commonly known as the woolly bear manzanita, is a species of flowering plant in the heath family, Ericaceae. It is native to California and Baja California, Mexico. This evergreen shrub can grow up to 6 feet tall and 10 feet wide. It has a dense, spreading habit with reddish-brown bark and dark green, leathery leaves that can…
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