Botanical name

Erica multumbellifera

Family

Ericaceae

Common Name

Bead Heath
Erica multumbellifera
Erica multumbellifera
Erica multumbellifera
Erica multumbellifera

Description

Erect shrublet up to 40cm. Leaves are 4-nate; flowers in umbels of bead-like purplish red flowers.

Latin: multum = much, umbella = umbels; referring to the many umbels of flowers.

Pollinated by bees.

Habitat

Sandy flats and mountains

Flower Date

November to May