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Ericaceae
A genus of two species, one of Atlantic Europe from Ireland to Portugal, the other of the Azores. Although classed with the heaths (Erica and Calluna) in gardens, it is more closely allied to such genera as Phyllodoce. Among ericaceous genera of heath-like habit it is distinguished by the elongated, racemose inflorescence; deciduous, urn-shaped corollas, and by the septicidal capsules.
Some names used by Bean have now been superseded and are no longer familiar. To ensure that all plants can be easily found, under any name, we have cross-referenced to The Plant List, a collaboration between RBG Kew, Missouri Botanical Gardens and other organisations, which aims to provide a currently accepted name for any plant. Not all taxonomists will agree with all Plant List nomenclature, but it provides a baseline to compare names. For each species above, clicking on the Modern Name will link to the entry for that name on The Plant List website.
