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winter heath

Erica carnea

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (7 countries).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇲🇹 Malta 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Ericales (Ericales)
Family
Ericaceae
Genus
Erica
Species
Erica carnea (winter heath)

Names in Other Languages

German Schnee-Heide

Similar Species in Erica

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Bell Heather
Erica cinerea
Vulnerable
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Cornish heath
Erica vagans
Least Concern
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Corsican Heath
Erica terminalis
Not Evaluated
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cross-leaved heath
Erica tetralix
Near Threatened
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Darley Dale heath
Erica darleyensis
Not Evaluated
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Dorset heath
Erica ciliaris
Not Evaluated
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green heather
Erica scoparia
Not Evaluated
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Mackay's heath
Erica mackayana
Least Concern
View all species in Erica →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of winter heath?
The scientific name of winter heath is Erica carnea. It belongs to the genus Erica.
Where does winter heath live?
winter heath is found in Found across Europe (7 countries).. Countries include Belgium, France, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom.
What family does winter heath belong to?
winter heath (Erica carnea) belongs to the genus Erica, which is part of the taxonomic family Ericaceae.
What kingdom does winter heath belong to?
winter heath (Erica carnea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of winter heath?
The closest relatives of winter heath in the genus Erica include Bell Heather, Cornish heath, Corsican Heath, cross-leaved heath, Darley Dale heath.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Erica — 11 Species

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Bell Heather
Erica cinerea
VU 🐾
Cornish heath
Erica vagans
LC 🐾
Corsican Heath
Erica terminalis
NE 🐾
cross-leaved heath
Erica tetralix
NT 🐾
Darley Dale heath
Erica darleyensis
NE 🐾
Dorset heath
Erica ciliaris
NE 🐾
green heather
Erica scoparia
NE 🐾
Mackay's heath
Erica mackayana
LC 🐾
Spanish heath
Erica lusitanica
LC 🐾
Tree Heath
Erica arborea
LC
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winter heath
Erica carnea
NE
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