Erica scoparia
Besom Heath, Green Heather
Also known as: Chlorocodon scoparium (L.) Fourr. +9 more
- Chlorocodon scoparium (L.) Fourr.
- Erica absinthioides Spreng.
- Erica alba
- Erica leptostachya Guthrie & Bolus
- Erica leptostachya var. leptostachya
- Erica scoparia f. minima Rehder
- Erica scoparia var. minima G.Don
- Erica virgulata J.C.Wendl.
- Ericodes scoparium (L.) Kuntze, 1891
- Ericoides scoparium (L.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Indigenous to Africa and Europe, Erica scoparia (commonly known as Besom Heath or Green Heather) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Ericaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Baleares, Corse, France, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Sardegna, Tunisia
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)
Crozet Is., Netherlands, Tasmania