Botanical name

Erica globiceps subsp. consors

Family

Ericaceae

Synonym (old name)

Simocheilus consors
Erica globiceps subsp. consors
Erica globiceps subsp. consors
Erica globiceps subsp. consors
Erica globiceps subsp. consors
Erica globiceps subsp. consors
Erica globiceps subsp. consors

Description

Low compact shrublet up to 30cm with hairy stems. Leaves are curved, gapped, hairy, in 4's; flowers are in terminal heads, small, tubular, pink, with 4 exserted anthers.

This species is mostly confined to the Hermanus area.

Habitat

Flats to upper slopes

Flower Date

October to April