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I believe that Heather the plant came first because the flowering Heather plant is quite beautiful and with the research I've done, it seems the name Heather is derived from the plant instead of visa versa.

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What is the Latin name for Heather plant?

I assume by the Latin name you mean the genus/species. Heather is Calluna vulgaris. Heather is the only species in the genus Calluna, in the family of Ericaceae. Interestingly, the Latin counterpart of the English/Scottish first name Heather is Erica.


What does heather?

=== === Heather comes from the English name, meaning, "A flowering plant".


What does Heather mean?

=== === Heather comes from the English name, meaning, "A flowering plant".


Where is erica?

Erica is a plant - another name for heather.


What is heather the plant?

There are various heather types. Calluna Erica Daboecea to name only three.


What does the name Heather mean in French?

Heather (Middle English) flower name: an evergreen flowering plant that thrives on peaty barren lands, as in Scotland.


Is Heather first name or last name?

It can be either, but most likely a first


How are heather and melinda different?

Heather is usually a flowering plant that grows in open areas, while Melinda is a female given name.


What does heather name mean?

It is an evergreen plant that thrives on peaty barren lands.


What is Miss goods first name?

Heather


In Japanese is the word hezaa the translation for both the name Heather and the plant heather?

For the most part, yes. Though sometimes the plant is also referred to as ヒース (hiisu), which means "heath".


How do you say Heather in German?

The name Heather remains the same and is pronounced the same as names are very rarely translated. The German equivalent is Erica.The plant heather is Heide or Erica.