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Heidekraut

heather

noun HY-deh-krowt Rare
Animals & Nature Plants

Also means

ling

Usage Note

Heidekraut (Calluna vulgaris) is common heather, the characteristic plant of heath and moorland in northern Germany. The Lüneburg Heath is famous for its Heidekraut bloom in late summer; also called Besenheide (broom heath).

Examples

"Im August leuchtet das Heidekraut in der Lüneburger Heide leuchtend lila."

Natural Translation

In August the heather in the Lüneburg Heath glows bright purple.

Literal Translation

In August glows the heather in the Lüneburg-Heath glowingly purple.

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