Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull

  • Authority

    Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.

  • Family

    Ericaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull

  • Description

    Species Description - Ascending shrub to 1 m; lvs lance-oblong; 2–4 mm, sessile, the larger auriculate; cal 3–4 mm; 2n=16. Widespread in Europe; naturalized in sandy places along the coast from Nf. to N.J. and rarely inland. July–Sept.