Erica cinerea - Bell Heather
This short heather species prefers drier
heaths and moorland; it is sometimes found on the fringes of sparse woodland where plenty
of light pierces the canopy.
The slopes of upland lakes are often covered with heather, and bell
heather is a plentiful species in Wales. The first flowers appear in May, and in Wales
bell heather continues to bloom until the end of September.
Wildflowers of Wales
This wildflower is one of many dozens that are featured in the First Nature Guide to the
Wonderful Wildflowers of Wales, Volume 3 - Mountains, Moorland and Meadows.
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