Erica ciliaris
Ciliate Heath, Dorset Heath
Also known as: Erica ciliaris var. maweana (Backh.) Bean +4 more
- Erica ciliaris var. maweana (Backh.) Bean
- Erica ciliata Bubani
- Erica maweana Backh.
- Ericodes ciliare (L.) Kuntze, 1891
- Ericoides ciliare (L.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Indigenous to Africa and Europe, Erica ciliaris (commonly known as Ciliate Heath or Dorset Heath) is a shrub belonging to the Ericaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
France, Great Britain, Morocco, Portugal, Spain
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Ireland