Central Lüß Plateau Heathland
The Misselhorn Heath, with a section that is known as the Tiefental, has an area of about 209 hectares (520 acres). It begins 2 km east of Hermannsburg and consists predominantly of heath. These are almost exclusively covered by the common heather (Calluna vulgaris). Only occasionally, in the wetter locations, is the cross-leaved heath (Erica tetralix) also found. bladderworts (Utricularia), an endangered genus of carnivorous plants that occur in fresh water and wet soil, are found in several, smaller, boggy or wet locations, as is the spoonleaf sundew (Drosera intermedia), another protected carnivorous plant. Other plants found here include the protected common lousewort (Pedicularis sylvatica), which is on the red list of endangered vascular plants in Germany, and the rare marsh gentian (Gentiana pneumonanthe). Cottongrass is also found very occasionally in these reserves.
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Bladderwort (Utricularia) with leaves and traps
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Marsh gentian and cross-leaved heath
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Common lousewort
The Schillohsberg Heath has an area of about 73 hectares (180 acres). It lies east of Lutterloh. It is a genuine heathland habitat, like the Weesener Weg Heathland which have an area of about 11 hectares (27 acres) and lie immediately north of Lutterloh.