Briar root wood, Tree heath
Erica arborea
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
An upright evergreen shrub. It grows 1-4 m tall. The leaves are dark green and needl-like. The flowers are small and bell-shaped. They have a smell like honey.
There are more than 600 Erica species. Probably edible.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean plant. It is best in an acid soil and an open sunny position. It suits hardiness zones 7-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Australia, Canary Islands, East Africa, Ethiopia, Europe, Georgia, Italy, Mediterranean, North Africa, Portugal, San Marino, Tasmania, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds.