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cross-leaved heath

Erica tetralix

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (10 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (पादप)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (मैग्नोलियोप्सीडा)

Species

Erica tetralix (cross-leaved heath)

Names in Other Languages

French bruyère quaternée

German Glockenheide

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cross-leaved heath?

The scientific name of cross-leaved heath is Erica tetralix. It belongs to the genus Erica.

What is the conservation status of cross-leaved heath?

cross-leaved heath (Erica tetralix) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does cross-leaved heath live?

cross-leaved heath is found in Found across Europe (10 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does cross-leaved heath belong to?

cross-leaved heath (Erica tetralix) belongs to the genus Erica, which is part of the taxonomic family Ericaceae.

What kingdom does cross-leaved heath belong to?

cross-leaved heath (Erica tetralix) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).

What are the closest relatives of cross-leaved heath?

The closest relatives of cross-leaved heath in the genus Erica include green heather, Mackay's heath, Bell Heather, Darley Dale heath, winter heath.