Erica cerinthoides

Common names: Honeywort-flowered Heath, Heath, Heather

Genus: Erica

Species: Erica cerinthoides

Class: Octandria

Order: Monogynia

Authority: Linnaeus

Modern Genus: Erica

Modern Species: Erica cerinthoides

Modern Family: Ericaceae

Plant Type: evergreen

Color: bright red, occasionally pale pink or white

Season: throughout the year

Native Region: S Africa, Swaziland

Artist: Sansum