Erica carnea

Common names: Herbaceous Heath, Heath, Heather, Winter Heath

Genus: Erica

Species: Erica herbacea

Class: Octandria

Order: Monogynia

Authority: Linnaeus

Modern Genus: Erica

Modern Species: Erica carnea

Modern Family: Ericaceae

Plant Type: shrub

Color: purple-pink

Season: late winter early spring

Native Region: E Europe, C Alps, NW Italy, NW Yugoslavia

Artist: J. Sowerby