Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull

Species in the Global Pollen Project's Master Reference Collection

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Distribution
Calluna vulgaris (rights holder: Jos Mara Escolano)© Jos Mara Escolano (licence)

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)

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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

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