Heather, or Calluna vulgaris

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Date:2nd of August 1948

Description:Heather abounds on acid soils across heaths, moors, bogs and open woodland.

Heather is in flower from July to September and grows to a height of 90cm.

This example was collected at Hanchurch Hills by local naturalist Eric Edees in 1948.

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This plant is now cared for by staff at Stoke-on-Trent Museums.

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Forests & Woodlands Fields & Meadows Agriculture & Countryside

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