Epacris purpurascens
Common name
Australian heath
Family
Epacridaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Trees & Shrubs - Dicotyledons
Conservation status
Not applicable
Flower colours
Red/Pink, White
Year naturalised
1855
Origin
NSW
Etymology
epacris: From the Greek epi ‘upon’ and akros ‘the top’, referring these plants’ habitat being on high ground