Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull
Species in the Global Pollen Project's Master Reference Collection
Distribution
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Heather, Ling
Heather turns fields purple in the summer. It is the dominant species in the heathlands of the northern Dutch dunes and on high sandy grounds more inland. By the time bog heather has flowered, common heather starts to blossoms. It takes 3 to 4 years for a plant to flower. And after 15 years, it becomes very woody and flowerless. Common heather is an important plant for insects that consume nectar ... © Copyright Ecomare (licence)
See more in the Encyclopedia of Life... Definition
- Parent Taxon
- Calluna
- Global Pollen Project UUID
- 45c9a2ad-8059-4277-92c5-b48cc84be49f
- Botanical Reference
- None available. You can check The Plant List for further information.
Connected data sources
This taxon is currently linked to the following locations.
The Plant ListGlobal Biodiversity Information Facility