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Erica cinerea L.

bell heather (Ericaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadSlight tendencyNW
Plant Atlas 2020
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Erica cinerea occurs in heaths and moors across the British Isles, although it is scarce in central England and central Ireland.

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

 bell heather / Erica cinerea: _Erica cinerea_ occurs in heaths and moors across the British Isles, although it is scarce in central England and central Ireland.

The capsules of Erica cinerea are hidden within the dried corolla; its leaves are strongly revolute, such that the edges meet under the leaf’s midline.

Holyhead Mountain (VC52: Anglesey); 2008-12-28

 bell heather / Erica cinerea: The capsules of _Erica cinerea_ are hidden within the dried corolla; its leaves are strongly revolute, such that the edges meet under the leaf’s midline.

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