Erica trimera
(Engl.) Beentje
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Summary
Source: WikipediaErica trimera is a species of flowering plant. It is a shrub or tree which grows in the mountains of eastern and central Africa.
Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 40 cm to 12 m tall. The branches are erect and 5 mm across. The small branches are hairy and leafy. They are in rings or 3 and 1-7 mm long by 0.4-1.4 mm wide. The flowers are in clusters of 4-12 at the ends of branches. The fruit are 1.3-1.4 mm across and brownish.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Congo, East Africa, Ethiopia,
Notes
Probably edible.
Synonyms
References (1)
- Molla, A., Ethiopian Plant Names. http://www.ethiopic.com/aplants.htm
