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FLOWERS OF THE HEATHS AND MOORS 



The (lower is similar to that of E. Tctralix, but sometimes hori- 

 zontal, and the anthers have toothed appendages and not awl-shaped 

 awns. The flowers are normally whorled. 



The capsule splits open along the 4 valves, and contains many 

 small seeds which fall out or are dispersed by the wind. 



As a heath plant it is a humus-loving plant, and grows only on 

 humus soil. 



A moth, Gclcchia loiigicornis, and several other Heteroptera, besides 

 those that visit E. Tetralix, are found on E. cincrea, such as Scraiithia 



Crimson Hkath [Eriai cim-rea, L.) 



Hicw. H. Itiii.n 



/(da, Nabis boops, AL ericcloi-inu, Allodapus riifesccns, Orthotylus 

 ericetont))!. 



The second Latin name refers to its greyish appearance. The 

 names Bell-ling, Bent, Carlin-heather, Cat-heather, Crow-ling, Hather, 

 Heath, Black Heath, Heather, She Heather, and Ling are applied 

 to this plant. 



As to the name She Heather, it is said, " This is the She Heather 

 of the herds, who thus ungallantly indicate their opinion of its in- 

 feriority to the Ling". 



It is much sought by bees for honey, which is of a peculiar flaxour. 

 Beer is made from it in the Hebrides, ami malt is added to the heath- 

 tops. It is astringent, but is not now used in medicine. 



