Heather is a beautiful flowering plant that grows in rocky and moist soils. It is also known as Scottish heather, ling, and heath. This plant has a range of synonyms that vary regionally and culturally, such as foxglove, thistle, lavender, and gorse. In some cultures, heather symbolizes good luck, healing, and protection, while in others, it is associated with sorrow and death. Its purple-pink blooms add a touch of color to gardens and landscapes and attract bees and other pollinators. Despite being a common sight in the moors and hills of Scotland and northern Europe, heather is also used in traditional medicine and herbal remedies.