Ericaceae (Heath Family) is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Ericales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 630 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
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Erica lasciva Salisb.
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Leptecophylla tameiameiae (Cham. & Schltdl.) C.M.Weiller
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Rhododendron dauricum L.
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Kalmia microphylla (Hook.) A.Heller
Kalmia microphylla is a poisonous evergreen shrub found in northwestern North Am…
⚠️ Poisonous
Pleuricospora fimbriolata A.Gray
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Arctostaphylos alpinus (L.) Spreng.
Arctostaphylos alpinus is a low-growing circumpolar procumbent shrub that bears …
Arbutus andrachne L.
Arbutus andrachne L. is an edible fruiting tree with seasonal bark changes, used…
Rhododendron canescens (Michx.) G.Don
Rhododendron canescens is a pink-blooming azalea native to parts of the Eastern …
Erica ampullacea Curtis
Erica ampullacea is a fynbos Erica species endemic to South Africa's Western Cap…
Erica articularis L.
Erica articularis, the coppice heath, is an Erica species endemic to South Afric…
Styphelia leptospermoides (R.Br.) Spreng.
Styphelia leptospermoides is an erect bushy shrub that grows in coastal heath an…
Hypopitys monotropa Crantz
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Ericaceae plants belong to the Ericales order in the Plantae kingdom. It can be identified by its clusters of pink or purple, bell-shaped flowers. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Ericaceae is classified in the order Ericales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. Leaves are distinctly lanceolate in shape, have rolled edges, a leathery texture, and a dark green color.
Yes, some Ericaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Ericaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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