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Common heather

Calluna vulgaris

Description:

It is a low-growing perennial shrub growing to 20 to 50 centimetres (7.9 to 20 in) tall, or rarely to 1 metre (39 in) and taller,[2] and is found widely in Europe and Asia Minor on acidic soils in open sunny situations and in moderate shade. It is the dominant plant in most heathland and moorland in Europe, and in some bog vegetation and acidic pine and oak woodland. It is tolerant of grazing and regenerates following occasional burning, and is often managed in nature reserves and grouse moors by sheep or cattle grazing, and also by light burning.

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The MnMs
The MnMs 10 years ago

Victor: you can place your plant spottings for UK in this mission:
http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/2262...
:-)

Victor Mallorquin
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Victor Mallorquin

Wealden, England, United Kingdom

Spotted on Aug 17, 2013
Submitted on Aug 17, 2013

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