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Cornish heath

Erica vagans

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).

🇮🇳 India 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Ericales (อันดับกุหลาบป่า)
Family
Ericaceae
Genus
Erica
Species
Erica vagans (Cornish heath)

Similar Species in Erica

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green heather
Erica scoparia
Not Evaluated
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Mackay's heath
Erica mackayana
Least Concern
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Bell Heather
Erica cinerea
Vulnerable
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Darley Dale heath
Erica darleyensis
Not Evaluated
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winter heath
Erica carnea
Not Evaluated
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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
View all species in Erica →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cornish heath?
The scientific name of Cornish heath is Erica vagans. It belongs to the genus Erica.
What is the conservation status of Cornish heath?
Cornish heath (Erica vagans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Cornish heath live?
Cornish heath is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).. Countries include Belgium, France, India, Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Cornish heath belong to?
Cornish heath (Erica vagans) belongs to the genus Erica, which is part of the taxonomic family Ericaceae.
Is Cornish heath endangered?
No, Cornish heath (Erica vagans) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Cornish heath belong to?
Cornish heath (Erica vagans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Cornish heath?
The closest relatives of Cornish heath in the genus Erica include green heather, Mackay's heath, Bell Heather, Darley Dale heath, winter heath.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Erica — 11 Species

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