False Heather

All Biocode files are based on field identifications to the best of the researcher’s ability at the time.

Native in Mexico and Guatemala, False Heather produces numerous starry little flowers which are so appealing under the hot Summer sun. This photo was taken in the Kadoorie Farm and Botanical Garden here in Hong Kong.

Also known as Mexican False Heather, although found from Mexico to Venezuela. Widely planted, photo from Hawaii.