Botanical name

Erica labialis

Family

Ericaceae
Erica labialis
Erica labialis
Erica labialis
Erica labialis
Erica labialis
Erica labialis

Description

Compact shrublet up to 50cm. Leaves are 3-nate; flowers are in terminal heads, small to medium, tubular to funnel-shaped, pink with 4 exserted anthers and a 2-lipped corolla.

Latin: labia = a lip; referring to the 2-lipped corolla.

Habitat

Rocky, sandy slopes and flats

Flower Date

January to December