| 单词 | scotch heather |
| 释义 | > as lemmasScotch heather Scotch heather n. any of several European heathers; esp. the common heather, Calluna vulgaris; cf. Scotch heath n. ΚΠ 1833 Edinb. Rev. Apr. 264 As strong partisans of Glenlivet, in preference to Innishowen—admiring our Scotch heather infinitely more than the Irish turf bog—we may have some reason to object to this decision. 1870 W. Robinson Alpine Flowers 208 There is the showy and beautiful Scotch Heather (Erica cinerea), always attractive in a wild state. 1946 Times 7 June 9/5 The Scotch heather (Calluna vulgaris), which does so well in gardens where the soil is on the moist side is even more prodigal in varieties than the true ericas. 2003 M. Kirton Dig 388/2 Scotch heather (Calluna vulgaris) is famous for its purple flowers, but the range also includes white and rose. < as lemmas |
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