Erica vagans
About
Erica vagans, the Cornish heath or wandering heath, is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae, native to Ireland, Cornwall, western France and Spain. It is a vigorous, spreading, evergreen heather reaching 75 cm (30 in) tall and wide, with pink flowers borne in racemes 14 cm (6 in) long in summer and autumn. The Latin specific epithet vagans literally means "wandering"; in this context it means "widely distributed".
- Family
- Ericaceae
How to use it
Wandering heath is an excellent ornamental plant, perfect for adding vibrant color to gardens and landscapes. Its evergreen nature ensures that it remains lush throughout the year, making it a great choice for creating a lively garden atmosphere. Additionally, its ability to spread can help stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Erica vagans
- Slug
- erica-vagans
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Genus
- Erica
- Species
- vagans
- Wikidata QID
- Q1134318
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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