Ericas of the Fynbos

Ericas come in an astonishing array of sizes, shapes and colours. Some 760 species, many of them found nowhere else, occur in the Cape Floristic region a centre of unparalleled diversity for the genus and home to one of the world's richest floras.

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Ericas come in an astonishing array of sizes, shapes and colours. Some 760 species, many of them found nowhere else, occur in the Cape Floristic region – a centre of unparalleled diversity for the genus and home to one of the world’s richest floras. Even when in bloom, telling these delicate flowers apart is extremely challenging.