Species

Epacris purpurascens

Etymology

Epacris: From the Greek epi 'upon' and akros 'the top', referring these plants' habitat being on high ground

Common Name(s)

Australian heath

Family

Epacridaceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

Structural Class

Dicotyledonous Trees & Shrubs

Flower Colours

Red / Pink,White

Year Naturalised

1855

Origin

NSW

This page last updated on 18 Jan 2010