Botanical name

Erica plukenetii subsp. plukenetii

Family

Ericaceae

Common Name

Hangertjie
Erica plukenetii  subsp. plukenetii
Erica plukenetii  subsp. plukenetii
Erica plukenetii  subsp. plukenetii
Erica plukenetii  subsp. plukenetii
Erica plukenetii  subsp. plukenetii
Erica plukenetii  subsp. plukenetii

Description

Erect shrub up to 1m tall with long, feathery leaves that curve inwards; numerous tubular, pendulous flowers, 13-18mm long, are pale-pink to reddish in colour; long, brown protruding anthers; this form has smaller unridged corollas and enjoys a coastal habitat.

Habitat

Widespread, coastal

Flower Date

All year