Erica erigena
Irish Heath, Tall Spring Heath
Also known as: Carduus ×stangii subsp. occidentalis (Benth.) Laínz +11 more
- Carduus ×stangii subsp. occidentalis (Benth.) Laínz
- Erica carnea subsp. occidentalis (Benth.) M.Laínz
- Erica carnea var. occidentalis Benth.
- Erica erigena f. alba (W.Bull ex J.Dix) D.C.Mc Clint.
- Erica erigena f. alba (W.Bull ex J.Dix) D.C.McClint.
- Erica herbacea subsp. occidentalis (Benth.) M.Laínz
- Erica mediterranea f. alba (W.Bull ex J.Dix) Rehder
- Erica mediterranea subsp. alba W.Bull ex J.Dix
- Erica mediterranea var. alba (W.Bull ex J.Dix) Bean
- Erica mediterranea var. hibernica Moore
- Erica mediterranea var. occidentalis Hook. & Arn.
- Gypsocallis mediterranea var. hibernica (Moore) Loudon
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Erica erigena (commonly known as Irish Heath or Tall Spring Heath) is a shrub belonging to the Ericaceae family. Originating in Africa and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Erica, which contains over 850 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
France, 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