Erica
The following species are included in the British Flora: E. carnea (Mediterranean Health), E. ciliaris (Ciliated Heath), E. cinerea (Scotch Heath, Scotch Heather), E. Tetralix (Cross-leaved Health), and E. vagans (Cornish Heath). To the species and varieties described on pp. 520-6, Vol. 1., the following should now be added:
E. hyemalis alba (white). This variety differs from the type only in having pure white flowers. 1882.
E. Maweana (Mawe's). fl. purplish-crimson, produced in clusters, after the manner of those of E. Tetralix and E. ciliaris. Autumn. Stems sub-erect, much-branched, forming soft, ornamental bushes 1ft. to 1 1/2ft. high. 1882. Hardy.
E. Mooreana (Moore's). fl. in large, terminal umbels of a dozen or more; corolla bright, glossy crimson-red, with a ring of black at the mouth, ventricosely tubular, above 1in. long, the lobes pink, roundish; pedicels red, with gland-bordered bracts. l. in whorls of four, very much recurved, fringed with twisted ciliae, and tipped with a long awn. 1882. Hybrid.