Heather Moor

Moorland

Moorland or moor is a type of habitat found in upland areas in temperate grasslands, savannas, and shrublands and the biomes of montane grasslands and shrublands, characterised by low-growing vegetation on acidic soils. Moorland today generally means uncultivated hill land, but also includes low-lying wetlands. It is closely related to heath, although experts disagree on the exact distinction between these types of vegetation. Generally, moor refers to highland and high rainfall areas, while heath refers to lowland zones which are more likely to be the result of human activity.

heather

Noun

1. An evergreen plant, Calluna vulgaris, with spiky leaves and small purple, pink, or white flowers.
2. A plant in the family Ericaceae.

Adjective

1. Of a purple colour with a tint of pink and blue.

moor

Noun

1. An extensive waste covered with patches of heath, and having a poor, light (and usually acidic) soil, but sometimes marshy, and abounding in peat; a heath.
2. A game preserve consisting of moorland.

Verb

1. To cast anchor or become fastened.
2. To fix or secure (e.g. a vessel) in a particular place by casting anchor, or by fastening with ropes, cables or chains or the like.