Botanical name
Erica williamsiorumFamily
EricaceaeCommon Name
Heide, HeathStatus
Vulnerable
Description
Erect shrublet up to 50cm. Leaves small, 2-4mm long, stubby, rolled under, spreading. Flowers small, narrow, tubular, up the stem, deep pink with 4 exserted anthers.
After: Dr Ion Williams (1912-2001), South African engineer, botanist and one of the founder members of Fernkloof Nature Reserve.
Habitat
Rocky upper slopes on the cool southern side
Flower Date
January to May