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Erica tetralix L.

cross-leaved heath (Ericaceae)

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

Erica tetralix has leaves in 4 ranks, like Calluna vulgaris, but with its leaves spreading from the stem, rather than overlapping.

Burley (VC11: South Hampshire); 2014-07-03

 cross-leaved heath / Erica tetralix: _Erica tetralix_ has leaves in 4 ranks, like _Calluna vulgaris_, but with its leaves spreading from the stem, rather than overlapping.

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