Habitat for heather (4)

I believe the answer is:

moor

(Other definitions for moor that I've seen before include "Secure ship with cables" , "Room for a Muslim from N Africa" , "Desolate area" , "eg Ilkley, Othello" , "Tract of open upland" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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