''Micrantheum ericoides'' is an inconspicuous shrub growing on poor sandy soils in eastern

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. Often seen in areas of mid to relatively high rainfall. Usually seen between 20 and 80 cm high. Flowers are tiny, white or pink occurring between August and November. However, the plant may be noticed by the red fruit capsules. The specific epithet ''ericoides'' refers to a similarity to the European heath, or Erica.Les Robinson - Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, page 166 This plant first appeared in scientific literature in 1818, published by the French botanist

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Picrodendraceae Malpighiales of Australia Flora of Queensland Flora of New South Wales Taxa named by René Louiche Desfontaines {{Australia-rosid-stub