Erica lusitanica (Spanish Heath )
http://weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au/Weeds/Details/362
http://keyserver.lucidcentral.org/weeds/data/media/Html/erica_lusitanica.htm
Spanish Heath is a major weed in areas with a similar climate to Canberra. It has a toehold in our region and we are trying to eradicate it. Currently in flower it is one to look out for and report.
Distinguishing Features
§ an upright and long-lived woody shrub growing 0.5-3 m tall.
§ its tiny narrow leaves (3-7 mm long and less than 1 mm wide) appear to be arranged in groups of three or four along the stems.
§ these leaves have margins that are rolled downwards.
§ its small tubular flowers (3-5 mm long) have four fused petals and are white or pale pink in colour.
§ these flowers turn brown shortly after opening.
Erica lusitanica is listed in the following regions:
Canberra & Southern Tablelands | South Coast
No sightings currently exist.
Species information
- Erica lusitanica Scientific name
- Spanish Heath Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Minor weed or pest
- Up to 865m Recorded at altitude
- Machine learning
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In flower
- External link More information
