Thesaurus Term/Concept: HEATHER
| Identifier | 97974 |
|---|---|
| Class | MAIN BUILDING MATERIALS |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A dwarf shrub of the heath family used as an alternative to straw as a roof covering in moorland regions. Cut while in bloom and laid with the roots carefully entwined. The covering turns a characteristic black colour with age. |