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Erica arborea L.

tree heath (Ericaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very localVery strong tendencyS
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Erica arborea is native to the Mediterranean Basin.

Apennines, Italy; 2005-05-16

 tree heath / Erica arborea: _Erica arborea_ is native to the Mediterranean Basin.

Erica arborea is taller than our native heathers, sometimes reaching several metres tall.

Sierra de Guadarrama (M), Spain; 2006-05-21

 tree heath / Erica arborea: _Erica arborea_ is taller than our native heathers, sometimes reaching several metres tall.

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