Erica formosa

Flower name
Erica formosa
Scientific name
Erica formosa
AliasErica formosa, 鈴蘭ERICA, クリスマスエリカ, クリスマス絵梨花, 鈴蘭エリカ
Place of origin the Cape Province of South Africa
Place of floweringPotted flower, Ornamental plants
Flowering seasonJanuary, February, March, April, December

What is Erica formosa

Erica formosa((scientific name: Erica formosa) is a small, cold- and non-hothardy evergreen shrub of the genus Erica in the family Ericaceae native to the Cape Province of South Africa. The leaves are fine and resemble {{cedar}} leaves. It grows slowly. It is a member of the Erica genus, and its name comes from the fact that its flowers resemble {{lily of the valley}}. The species name "formosa" means "beautiful" in Latin.

Common name: Erica formosa, scientific name: Erica formosa, origin: Cape Province, South Africa, Plant height: 40-60 cm, inflorescence: cymose, leaf shape: coniferous. Leaf shape: needle-like, flower color: white, corolla shape: bell-shaped, flower diameter: 0.2-0.3 cm, flowering season: December-April.