Dark-Mouthed Heath

Erica sacciflora is a plant belonging to the genus Erica and is part of the fynbos. The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs in the Franschhoek Mountains. The plant has an area of occurrence of 87 km2, much of which has been lost to forestry activities: the planting of plantations. The remaining habitat has been encroached upon by pine trees and other invasive plants. At one stage, no subpopulation could be found. Fortunately, after...