any plant of the genus Erica
"The hikers paused to admire the vibrant pink flowers blooming on an erica shrub in the heathland."
Any of many heathers, of the genus Erica, used as garden plants
"The gardener pruned back the erica to encourage it to bloom again in late winter."
In plain English: Erica is an old-fashioned name for heather, which grows on hillsides and has small purple flowers.
"I found some beautiful erica flowers blooming at the edge of the forest trail."
Usage: Do not confuse this plant name with Eric, the male given name. It is also distinct from Erica, the female name derived from the same root.
A female given name from the Germanic languages.
"The teacher announced that Erica, a classic Germanic female given name, had been chosen by her parents to honor their heritage."
Erica is a feminine form of the name Eric that entered English from Old Norse. While originally used as a personal name, it later became associated with the plant genus sharing its title.