Common Heather
Latin Name: | Calluna vulgaris |
Manx Name: | freoagh |
Season: | July - October |
Locations where this species is found: | |
Eary Cushlin Calf Sound Chibbanagh Niarbyl South Barrule Montpelier Archallagan Langness Glen Rushen |
This variety of heather is also known as "ling". It is the most common variety of heather on the island, and can be found on hillsides everywhere.
Common heather has smaller, paler flowers than bell heather and cross-leaved heath.
The Manx name for this flower is "freoagh".
Common heather has smaller, paler flowers than bell heather and cross-leaved heath.
The Manx name for this flower is "freoagh".