RT editorial T1 Systematics, natural history, and conservation of Erica (Ericaceae) A1 Pirie, Michael D. A1 Coetzee, Anina A1 Fagúndez, Jaime A1 Forest, Félix A1 Musker, Seth A1 Nelson, E. Charles A1 van der Niet, Timotheüs A1 Ojeda Copete, Fernando A2 Biología K1 Biodiversity crisis K1 Global Conservation Consortium for Erica K1 integrated plant conservation K1 pollination K1 species identification K1 threat status K1 World Flora Online AB Worldwide, many tens of thousands of plant species are threatened with extinction inthe wild. Those that are naturally rare or have narrow distributions are particularly vulnerable. The flowering plant genus Erica is a prime example, its numerous species presenting additional challenges associated with conserving large, complex, plant groups.This topical collection of papers represents a substantial body of research on inter-dependent themes in nomenclature, taxonomy, phylogeny, ecology, and conservation ofErica species. It will serve as a lasting resource and reference, helping us to better understand, describe, and name species diversity and improving our knowledge of thecomplexity of ecological interactions in the wild. These advances will aid and championconservation of natural habitats and support targeted efforts to secure the most critically endangered species in seed banks and botanic gardens. PB Pensoft Publishers SN 1314-2003 YR 2025 FD 2025-06 LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/39420 UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/39420 LA eng DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz RD 05-nov-2026