Erica calcareophila
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| Erica calcareophila | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Erica |
| Species: | E. calcareophila |
| Binomial name | |
| Erica calcareophila | |
Erica calcareophila, the limestone heath, is a plant belonging to the genus Erica and forming part of the fynbos.[1] The species is endemic to the Western Cape and the only population is at Pearly Beach.[2][3] The habitat is threatened by invasive plants and power line construction.[3]