"Calluna vulgaris" is the sole species in the genus "Calluna" in the family Ericaceae. It is a low-growing perennial shrub growing to 20 to 50 centimetres tall, or rarely to 1metre and taller, and is found widely in Europe and Asia Minor on acidic soils in open sunny situations and in moderate shade.
Similar species: Ericales

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Uploaded Nov 1, 2012. Captured Nov 17, 2011 12:37 in Blystadringen 12C, 2014 Blystadlia, Norway.
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