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Dorset heath

Erica ciliaris

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Ireland, Norway, and Portugal.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇮🇪 Ireland

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Ericales (Heidekrautartige)
Family
Ericaceae
Genus
Erica
Species
Erica ciliaris (Dorset heath)

Similar Species in Erica

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Besenheide
Erica scoparia
Not Evaluated
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Glockenheide
Erica tetralix
Near Threatened
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Graue Glockenheide
Erica cinerea
Vulnerable
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Schnee-Heide
Erica carnea
Not Evaluated
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Cornish heath
Erica vagans
Least Concern
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Spanish heath
Erica lusitanica
Least Concern
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Corsican Heath
Erica terminalis
Not Evaluated
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Tree Heath
Erica arborea
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dorset heath?
The scientific name of Dorset heath is Erica ciliaris. It belongs to the genus Erica.
Where does Dorset heath live?
Dorset heath is found in Distributed across Ireland, Norway, and Portugal.. Countries include Ireland, Norway, Portugal.
What family does Dorset heath belong to?
Dorset heath (Erica ciliaris) belongs to the genus Erica, which is part of the taxonomic family Ericaceae.
What kingdom does Dorset heath belong to?
Dorset heath (Erica ciliaris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Dorset heath?
The closest relatives of Dorset heath in the genus Erica include Besenheide, Glockenheide, Graue Glockenheide, Schnee-Heide, Cornish heath.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Erica — 11 Species

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Besenheide
Erica scoparia
NE 🐾
Glockenheide
Erica tetralix
NT 🐾
Graue Glockenheide
Erica cinerea
VU 🐾
Schnee-Heide
Erica carnea
NE 🐾
Cornish heath
Erica vagans
LC 🐾
Spanish heath
Erica lusitanica
LC 🐾
Corsican Heath
Erica terminalis
NE 🐾
Tree Heath
Erica arborea
LC
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Dorset heath
Erica ciliaris
NE
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Mackay's heath
Erica mackayana
LC 🐾
Darley Dale heath
Erica darleyensis
NE
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