Erica Lusitanica (Noun)
Meaning
Erect dense shrub native to western Iberian peninsula having profuse white or pink flowers; naturalized in southwestern England.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Erica lusitanica is a popular ornamental plant due to its beautiful flowers and hardiness in acidic soils.
- The southwestern region of England has seen the naturalization of Erica lusitanica, which has become a familiar sight in local gardens.
- A species of heath, Erica lusitanica grows well in the mild climate of the western Iberian peninsula, producing an abundance of flowers in the spring.
- In its native range, Erica lusitanica can be found growing in dense clusters on rocky hillsides and moorland areas.
- The delicate white or pink flowers of Erica lusitanica make it a sought-after addition to rock gardens and heathland plantings.