Species Erica barbata
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There aren’t any identifications of Erica barbata.
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Location unknown
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Etymology of Erica:
Gk. ereike = to break. The name used for a heath by Theophrastus (372–287 BCE) and Pliny the Elder. The stems are brittle and break easily (Lindsay); or possibly but less likely because of the ability of the plant to break up bladder stones (Paxton’s Botanical Dictionary).
Etymology of barbata:
From the Latin barbatus = 'bearded', with tufts of hair
Scientific name:
Erica barbata Andrews
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Long etymology:
Protologue:
Heathery, i. t. 4. (1845)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1845
Observations of Taxon
There aren’t any identifications of Erica barbata.
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