Heather moorland incorporates a range of heathland dwarf shrubs, principally common
heather (Calluna vulgaris), bell heathers (Erica spp.) and, in certain localities, blaeberry
(Vaccinium myrtillus). Both dry and wet heather moor have been identified,
the latter being most common in western and northern hill areas where soil conditions
tend to be wetter than those characteristic
of the former grouping. An undifferentiated heather moor category is also mapped.
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