Kingdom Plantae Family Ericaceae Scientific name Erica hirtiflora | Order Ericales Genus Erica Rank Species | |
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Similar Erica margaritacea, Erica turgida, Erica urna‑viridis, Erica caffra, Erica pyramidalis | ||
Erica hirtiflora (or the hairy-flower heath) is a species of Erica that was naturally restricted to the south-western corner of the Western Cape, South Africa around the city of Cape Town.
It produces flowers at any time of year - and in such quantities that the whole bush turns pink. Consequently, it is becoming a popular ornamental plant for Capetonian gardens.
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