Calluna Plant

English Name: HeatherType: Shrubs

Calluna vulgaris (also known as Ling[1]) is the sole species in the genus Calluna in the family Ericaceae. It is the true Heather of Europe, and National Flower of Norway. However it also has an affiliation to Scotland and is the most common heath in the United Kingdom. It is a small perennial shrub growing to 20-50 cm tall (rarely to 1 m), and is found widely in Europe and Asia Minor.