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Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull

heather (Ericaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadSlight tendencyNW
Plant Atlas 2020
BSBI Distribution Map

Calluna vulgaris is often the dominant plant in heaths and moorland across the British Isles.

Scald Law (VC83: Midlothian); 2008-08-18

 heather / Calluna vulgaris: _Calluna vulgaris_ is often the dominant plant in heaths and moorland across the British Isles.

The tiny leaves of Calluna vulgaris are arranged in 4 clear ranks along each branch.

Scald Law (VC83: Midlothian); 2008-08-18

 heather / Calluna vulgaris: The tiny leaves of _Calluna vulgaris_ are arranged in 4 clear ranks along each branch.

The fruiting capsule is concealed within the brown, desiccated petals.

Tarnbrook (VC60: West Lancashire); 2015-10-30

 heather / Calluna vulgaris: The fruiting capsule is concealed within the brown, desiccated petals.

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