Erica multiflora

Botanical Description

Erica multiflora is a low-growing, evergreen shrub reaching a height of 30 - 75cm[ 11 Title Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Publication Author Bean. W. Publisher Murray Year 1981 ISBN - Description A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine. It has been shown to be an effective antiviral in the treatment of Herpes simplex virus.