Erica tetralix L.
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Authority
Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.
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Family
Ericaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Species Description - Shrub to 4 dm; lvs narrowly oblong, at least the younger ones canescent, glandular-ciliate, as also the sep and bracts; cor ovoid, 7–8 mm; anthers with long basal appendages; 2n=24. Locally from Me. to N.J. and in W.Va. July–Sept.
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Common Names
cross-leaved heath