Heath Family
Heath Family - Ericaceae
Tree Heath Erica arboreaNative throughout the Mediterranean Region to the Caucasus and south in the mountains of tropical Africa. A component of typical Mediterranean maquis.
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Yellow Azalea Rhododendron luteum
Native to parts of the Balkans, eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Turkey and eastern Aegean Islands. A deciduous shrub to 4m in height. Leaves 6-12cm long, rolled inwards when young and opening flat.
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Mediterranean Strawberry Tree Arbutus unedo
Native to the Mediterranean Region, most commonly in the west. Introduced to Ireland. Leaves with serrated margins.
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Eastern Strawberry Tree Arbutus andrachne
Native from the southern Balkans, through Turkey to Cyprus, the Middle East and Caucasus. A component of eastern Mediterranean maquis. Leaves with smooth margins.
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