bell heather
noun
1
a
: a European heather (Erica tetralix) with rose-colored flowers
b
: a European heather (E. cinerea) with purple flowers
called also heather bell
2
: an alpine plant (Cassiope mertensiana) of western North America found in wet places and resembling a heath
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“Bell heather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bell%20heather. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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