Erica vagans Cornish heath (Ericaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Erica vagans
Cornish heath
Evergreen shrub
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The Erica vagans plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Cornish heath.

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Latin Name:  Erica vagans
Common Name:  Cornish heath
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:  0.75

Habitat:  Heaths in S. Cornwall, rare in Britain but locally common and abundant in Cornwall[17].

General Uses: A dye is obtained from the flowers. No further details. The twigs are used for making brushes, thatching, bedding etc and also as a fuel. A good ground cover plant, though it might need weeding for the first year[197]. It can be clipped in spring to give denser growth[197, 208]. Space the plants about 60cm apart each way[208].

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