Erica thomae

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Erica thomae in Kogelberg Nature Reserve. [photo H. Robertson, Iziko ©]

Endemic to fynbos in the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve (South Africa: Western Cape); found mainly in the Betty's Bay area. Grows as an erect, robust shrub to a height of about 1 m. The elongate tubular, sticky  flowers are white to pink in colour.

Derivation of name

Named by Louisa Bolus in honour of Thomas P. Stokoe, who provided the type material.