1. A genus of low-growing evergreen shrubs of the heath family, native to Europe and Asia Minor, with small needle-like leaves and clusters of small pink or purple flowers.
Usage: botanical term; often used in the singular to refer to the common heather plant (Calluna vulgaris)

Examples

• The hillside was covered in blooming calluna during late summer.
• Calluna vulgaris is the most widespread species in the genus.
• The garden designer planted calluna to create a low-maintenance border.
• Scottish moorlands are often dominated by calluna and other heather species.
• Bees are attracted to the delicate flowers of calluna plants.