Erica cerinthoides
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It has a woody base and stems up to 30 cm high. The leaves are about 5 mm long. The flowers are in close clusters at the ends of the branches. The flower tubes are 3.5 cm long. They are usually white and spread slightly at the ends.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In Swaziland it is in the high veld only.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Eswatini, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland
How it is used for food
The nectar of the flower is sucked.
It is eaten especially by children.
Edible parts
Nectar