Erica fontana

Erica fontana, the fountain heath, is a plant belonging to the genus Erica and forms part of the fynbos.^[1] The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs in the Cape Peninsula.^[2] The area of occurrence is 21 km2 where there are approximately 17 000 plants. The plant grows luxuriantly after a fire and the habitat in the Cape of Good Hope section of the Table Mountain National Park is well protected and safe. The plant is considered rare.^[3]