Erica lusitanica
A woody upright perennnial with light green needle-like leaves and showy masses of small white to pink bell-shaped flowers that bloom December through April.
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Mature Height | 10' |
Distribution | In Oregon this plant has been found in Curry, Coos, and Benton Counties. |
Control | If found, report to OregonInvasivesHotline.org. Digging may help remove small infestations but because stems break easily and stems root and develop stolons, forming thick mats of vegetation. |
Reproduction and Spread | Seeds and plants spread via right-of-way maintenance, logging, livestock movement and ornamental plant trade. |
Introduced | Native to France, Spain and Portugal. |
Impact | Forms dense stands and outcompetes native vegetation in disturbed sites, riparian areas and forests. |
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