Research Article | Published: 01 March 1994

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull – A Medicinal Heath in Indian Gardens

Sunita Garg and Tenjaria C. S. Sastry

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 17 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 56-57 | 1994
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1994-57CQ39 | Cite this article

Abstract

Botanical description, cultivation and uses of little-known Caliuna vulgaris (Linn.) Hull. Grown in a few Indian gardens have been provided for its commercial exploitation.

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Garg, S. and Sastry, T.C.S., 1994. Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull – A Medicinal Heath in Indian Gardens. Indian Journal of Forestry, 17(1), pp.56-57. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1994-57CQ39

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Manuscript Published on 01 March 1994

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