Erica tetralix L.

  • Authority

    Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.

  • Family

    Ericaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Erica tetralix L.

  • 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.

  • Common Names

    cross-leaved heath