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Wildflowers of Europe

Erica cinerea

Family : ERICACEAE (Heath Family)
Common Name (UK) : Bell Heather
Common Name (DE) : Graue Heide
Common Name (FR) : Bruyère cendrée
Habitat : Heath and forest undergrowth, siliceous soil.
Remarks : Protected species in the Oise department
First appearing : June
Abundance : Abundant

  • Photo Date :June 7, 2008
  • Location :Fontainebleau Forest near Fontainebleau, France.
    N48° 24.416' E2° 39.810'
  • Photo Date :June 7, 2008
  • Location :Fontainebleau Forest near Fontainebleau, France.
    N48° 24.416' E2° 39.810'
  • Photo Date :August 23, 2008
  • Location :Ermenonville Forest near the A1 motorway.
    N49° 09.752' E2° 35.950'