Erica purgatoriensis
| Erica purgatoriensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Erica |
| Species: | E. purgatoriensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Erica purgatoriensis | |
Erica purgatoriensis is a species of flowering plant in the heath and heather family Ericaceae, native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa.[1] Known from only one location, a wetland alongside a road, and with around 500 mature individuals occupying an area of about one hectare, it is assessed as Vulnerable.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Erica purgatoriensis H.A.Baker". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
- ^ Turner, R.C.; Oliver, E.G.H.; Pillay, D. (2007). "Erica purgatoriensis H.A.Baker". National Assessment: Red List of South African Plants version 2020.1. South African National Biodiversity Institute. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
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