Bell Heather

Latin Name:

Erica cinerea
Manx Name:

freoagh clageenagh
Season:

June - September
Locations where this species is found:
Eary Cushlin, South Barrule, Ayres, Maughold, Glen Auldyn, Archallagan, Glen Rushen, Montpelier, Groudle Glen, Chibbanagh

One of the island's most common flowers, heather can be found on hillsides everywhere. The island is home to three different varieties of heather.

Bell heather has small, purple flowers. Other varieties of heather tend to be lighter in color, ranging from pink to white. The Manx name for bell heather is "freoagh clageenagh".
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