Erica cinerea
Bell Heather, Scotch Heath
Other regional names: Scots Heath
- Scots Heath
Also known as: Eremocallis cinerea (L.) Gray +17 more
- Eremocallis cinerea (L.) Gray
- Erica cinerea f. alba (Aiton) D.C.Mc Clint.
- Erica cinerea f. alba (Aiton) D.C.McClint.
- Erica cinerea f. alba (Aiton) Zabel
- Erica cinerea f. atrorubens (Sinclair) Rehder
- Erica cinerea f. fulgida (Regel) Rehder
- Erica cinerea f. pallida (G.Lodd.) Rehder
- Erica cinerea f. pallidiflora C.Vicioso
- Erica cinerea var. alba Aiton
- Erica cinerea var. albiflora Lange
- Erica cinerea var. atropurpurea G.Lodd.
- Erica cinerea var. atrorubens G.Sinclair
- Erica cinerea var. coccinea Bean
- Erica cinerea var. floribunda Merino
- Erica cinerea var. fulgida Regel
- Erica cinerea var. pallida G.Lodd.
- Erica cinerea var. rubens Aiton
- Erica cinerea var. rubra G.Sinclair
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Erica cinerea (commonly known as Bell Heather or Scotch heath) is a shrub belonging to the Ericaceae family. Naturally occurring in Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Erica is notably large, comprising more than 850 species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belgium, France, Føroyar, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Madeira, Maine, Massachusetts, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, South Australia