Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
passerina
ID:
673497

Status:
valid

Authors:
Montin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Regiae Soc. Sci. Upsal. , ser. 2, 2: 291 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672829

Common Names

  • Erica passerina
  • Sparrow Heath
  • Sparrow Heather

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Synonyms

  • Ericoides passerina (Montin) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Erica passerina (also called Bird's-foot Heath, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is native to Europe and western Asia, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, heaths, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erica passerina is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive, small, white flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erica passerina has white or pink flowers, small, egg-shaped seeds, and small, dark green seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erica passerina is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 1 m (3 ft). It is hardy to USDA zone 6 and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is also tolerant of salt spray.

Where to Find Erica passerina

Erica passerina can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of North Africa.

Erica passerina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erica passerina?

Erica passerina

What is the common name of Erica passerina?

Sparrow's heath

What is the natural habitat of Erica passerina?

Woodlands, heaths and rocky slopes

Species in the Erica genus

Erica abbottii, Erica abelii, Erica abietina, Erica accommodata, Erica acuta, Erica adnata, Erica aestiva, Erica affinis, Erica agglutinans, Erica aghillana, Erica albens, Erica albertyniae, Erica albescens, Erica albospicata, Erica alexandri, Erica alfredii, Erica algida, Erica alnea, Erica alopecurus, Erica alticola, Erica altiphila, Erica amalophylla, Erica amatolensis, Erica amicorum, Erica amidae, Erica amoena, Erica amphigena, Erica ampullacea, Erica andreaei, Erica andringitrensis, Erica aneimena, Erica anemodes, Erica anguliger, Erica angulosa, Erica annalis, Erica annectens, Erica anomala, Erica arachnocalyx, Erica arborea, Erica arborescens, Erica arcuata, Erica ardens, Erica arenaria, Erica areolata, Erica argentea, Erica argyraea, Erica aristata, Erica aristella, Erica aristifolia, Erica armandiana,

Species in the Ericaceae family