| Family | ERICACEAE |
| Genus species | Erica multiflora L. |
| Synonyms | Erica dianthera Moench |
| Erica purpurascens Lam. | |
| Erica umbellifera Loisel. | |
| Habitat | thickets and heaths |
| Altitude | 0-1200m |
| Description | leaves 6-11mm, in whorls of 4-5, patent, linear, subglabrous, inflorescence racemose, many flowered, dense, sepals ovate or lanceolate, corolla 3-6mm long, tubular |
| Size | 30-70cm |
| Color | pink |
| Bloom | autumn, winter |
| Ca | + |
| Type | erect shrub |
| Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade |
| Propagation | seed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°C cuttings in late summer |
| Territory |
Europe
Southwestern Europe (Baleares , Corse , France , Sardegna , Spain ) Southeastern Europe (Italy , Sicilia , Yugoslavia ) Africa Northern Africa (Algeria , Libya , Morocco , Tunisia) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | ERICACEAE
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