Besom heath
Erica scoparia
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 2 m tall. The flowers are small and bell shaped. They are yellow to brown and droop in clusters at the ends of branches.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It needs acid conditions.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Canary Islands, Europe, France, Mediterranean, Portugal, Spain, Tasmania
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
It can be grown from cuttings.