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*Erica tetralix Linnaeus. Common name: Cross-leaved Heath. Phenology: Jul-Aug; Sep-Oct. Habitat: Sandy thickets. Distribution: Native of Europe.

Origin/Endemic status: Europe

Synonymy : = C, F, FNA8, G, K1, K3, K4, NE, RAB, WV, Luteyn et al (1996)

Links to other floras: = Erica tetralix - FNA8

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU
  • Northcentral & Northeast: FACU

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