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The Dorset Heath (Erica cilaris) is a species of plant in the Ericaceae family.

This species is very rare in Britain, restricted to the heathlands of Hampshire, Dorset and Cornwall, as well as two sites in Ireland. Similar to other heaths, this species has longer bells, and is a darker pink. This species can reach a height of 60cm, and inhabits bogs and damp heaths.

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