Ling
Calluna vulgaris
Species Facts
- Category: Wildflower
- Scientific name: Calluna vulgaris
- Height: up to 90cm
- Status: Common
Species information
Identification
The stems of heather are woody and coarse, sometimes clumped together and close to the ground in exposed areas. The delicate pink flowers grow loosely up the stem and the short, narrow leaves are borne in rows.
Distribution
Common in Scotland