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heather
Scientific Name: Calluna vulgaris
Family: Ericaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
About Heather
The term "Heather" can refer to several things, most notably plants, but also names, places, and other concepts.
Plants
In the context of plants, "Heather" often refers to the following:
- The heather family (Ericaceae): This is a broad family of plants that includes many species referred to as heathers.
- Common heather (Calluna vulgaris): This is a specific species of heather, common in England and Scotland, known for its small, pinkish-purple flowers.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Ericaceae (Heather Family)
- Species Example: Calluna vulgaris
- Common Name: Common Heather
Distribution and Habitat
Heathers are commonly found in heaths and moorlands of Europe. The Society mentioned provides education on wild heathers of Europe to the heaths and moorlands to the rare splends of South African.