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Erica lusitanica Rudolphi

Portuguese heath (Ericaceae)

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Erica lusitanica can be very similar to a small Erica arborea, and differs chiefly in that the hairs on its stems are simple.

Tasman, New Zealand; 2009-10-27

 Portuguese heath / Erica lusitanica: _Erica lusitanica_ can be very similar to a small _Erica arborea_, and differs chiefly in that the hairs on its stems are simple.

The stamens of Erica lusitanica are also typically darker than those of Erica arborea, and its flowers are somewhat larger.

Tasman, New Zealand; 2009-10-27

 Portuguese heath / Erica lusitanica: The stamens of _Erica lusitanica_ are also typically darker than those of _Erica arborea_, and its flowers are somewhat larger.

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