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Epacris purpurascens

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Common names

Australian heath

Biostatus

Exotic

Conservation status

Not applicable

Category

Vascular

Structural class

Trees & Shrubs - Dicotyledons

Flower colours

Red/Pink, White

Detailed taxonomy

Genus

Family

Authority

Epacris purpurascens R.Br.

Endemic genus

No

Endemic family

No

Ecology

Year naturalised

1855

Origin

NSW

Other information

Etymology

epacris: From the Greek epi ‘upon’ and akros ‘the top’, referring these plants’ habitat being on high ground