Calluna vulgaris; Erica vulgaris (Heather)

  • Rowan McOnegal
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Calluna vulgaris; Erica vulgaris (Heather). Rowan McOnegal. Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0). Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Shows ground level shrub with small, bill-shaped flowers. Produces much nectar and is attractive to bees. The branches are used in broom-making; the plant yields a yellow dye; the root used in the making of briar pipes. The macerated plant has been used to make a liniment to treat arthritis and rheumatism, often with rhododendron. Poultices of heather were used to treat chilblains.

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