====== Heather ======
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latin_names: Calluna spp; Erica spp. vulgaris
folk_names: Common Heather, Heath, Ling, Scottish Heather
gender_tags: Feminine
planet_tags: Venus
element_tags: Water
deity_tags: 
effect_tags: Protection, Rain-Making, Luck
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===== Magical Uses =====
Heather is carried as a guard against rape and other violent crimes, or just to bring good luck. White heather is the best for this purpose.

Heather when burned with fern outside attracts rain. Heather has also long been used to conjure ghosts.
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