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Calluna vulgaris
Heather
Evergreen shrub
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The Calluna vulgaris plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Heather. Some home gardeners know the variety as Erica vulgaris.

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Latin Name:  Calluna vulgaris
Common Name:  Heather
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  (L.)Hull.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.5
 
Habitat:  Acid soils in open woodlands, moors and marshy ground[7].



Edible Uses:  A tea is made from the flowering stems[177, 183]. A kind of mead was once brewed from the flowers and the young shoots have been used instead of hops to flavour beer[7, 183].

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The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'.
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