Heather is the common name for various plants:The heather family, or Ericaceae, particularly:Calluna vulgaris or ling, the sole species in the genus CallunaVarious species of the genus EricaVarious species of the genus Cassiope Heather may also refer to: Heather, Leicestershire, a village in England Heather (fabric), interwoven yarns of mixed colours producing muted greyish shades with flecks of colour Heather (name), a popular given name for girls "Heather" (song), an unreleased song by Paul… (More on Heather)