Mappp.co geology and wildlife sites

Cadair Idris

…opsea, lesser twayblade Neottia cordata, common twayblade L. ovata, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, early marsh orchid Dactylorhiza incarnata and northern marsh orchid Dactylorhiza purperella. Some of these orchids are regionally rare. Globeflower Trollius europaeus is widespre…

Strathy Coast

… wild thyme Thymus polytrichus, common self-heal Prunella vulgaris, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis and cowslip Primula veris are all found within the machair habitat. Maritime cliff (vegetation) The cliff top maritime grasslands of Strathy Coast are both varied and extensive an…

Glaswelltiroedd Eryrys (Eryrys Grasslands)

…ree vascular plant species: mountain everlasting Antennaria dioica, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis and field gentian Gentianella campestris; a limestone lichen assemblage; and an open calcareous grassland bryophyte assemblage. Glaswelltiroedd Eryrys is a large site situated app…

Moorsley Banks

…over the entire hillside. Of particular note are the populations of frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, northern marsh orchid Dactylorhiza purpurella and common spotted orchid D. fuchsii present on lower slopes of the hill, together with moonwort Botrychium lunaria which is found h…

Cutiau

…r Trollius europaeus, lady’s smock Cardamine pratensis and heath spotted orchid Dactylorhiza maculata. The hay meadows consist of a variety of grass species including red fescue, Festuca rubra, common bent Agrostis tenuis, timothy Phleum pratense and yorkshire fog Holcus lanatus.…

Cheesefoot Head

…shoe vetch Hippocrepis comosa, fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis and the southern marsh orchid Dactylorhiza praetermissa, usually a wet meadow plant and occurring here in an anomalous downland site. Cheesefoot Head is of particular ecological …

Aston Rowant

…era chlorantha, bee Ophrys apifera, early purple Orchis mascula, common spotted Dactylorhiza fuchsii, pyramidal Anacamptis pyramidalis and frog Dactylorhiza viridis. The various grassland types and structures have associated invertebrate communities. Over 500 species of invertebr…

Aston Clinton Ragpits

…y, fragrant, pyramidal, common spotted and greater and lesser butterfly orchids Dactylorhiza viridis, Ophrys apifera, Ophrys insectifera, Gymnadenia conopsea, Anacamptis pyramidalis, Dactylorhiza fuchsii, Platanthera chlorantha and P. bifolia as well as the adder's tongue fern Op…

Keasey Dale

…table feature of the site is the abundance of three orchid species, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea and common spotted orchid Dactylorhiza fuchsii, northern chalk grassland usually being poor in orchid species which are more widespread in the…

Loch Bee Machair

…sh Juncus balticus, adder’s tongue Ophioglossum vulgatum and early marsh-orchid Dactylorhiza incarnata. Fine wet machair communities include frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis. Over 15 bird species regularly breed at Loch Bee Machair. The machair and associated marshes support exce…

Cockey Down

… twayblade Neottia ovata, greater butterfly orchid Platanthera chlorantha, frog Dactylorhiza viridis, bee Ophrys apifera, pyramidal Anacamptis pyramidalis and common spotted orchid Dactylorhiza fuchsii are also present. The fauna of Cockey Down has yet to be thoroughly surveyed a…

Mosshill

…ly orchid Platanthera chlorantha and the locally uncommon northern marsh orchid Dactylorhiza purpurella. A small number of plants of frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, a locally rare species are also present. Remarks: Within the Snowdonia National Park

Gowk Bank

…irsium heterophyllum. There is a good range of orchids including northern marsh Dactylorhiza purpurella, early marsh Dactylorhiza incarnate, common spotted D. fuchsii, early purple Orchis mascula, frog Dactylorhiza viridis, fragrant Gymnadenia conopsea and twayblade Neottia ovata…

Auchalton

…rea. A number of locally rare plant species occur, including early marsh orchid Dactylorhiza incarnata, as well as nationally vulnerable species, including field gentian Gentianella campestris and frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis.

Whitesike Mine and Flinty Fell

… parts of the site. Whitesike Mine has two small areas dominated by frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis and common twayblade orchid Neottia ovata, while Flinty Fell also holds common and heath spotted orchids Dactylorhiza fuchsii and D. maculata. Two other species of note are the l…

Figsbury Ring

…sea and pyramidal Anacamptis pyramidalis but including hundreds of frog orchids Dactylorhiza viridis on the south east banks and lesser numbers of bee orchid Ophrys apifera and common spotted orchid, Dactylorhiza fuchsii. Some species growing on the Ring are considered indicative…

Moor Hall Meadows

… notably orchids Orchidaceae. twayblade Neottia ovata and common spotted orchid Dactylorhiza fuchsii are frequent with occasional fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea and green winged orchid Anacamptis morio. Frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis is found at one of its two known county…

Noar Hill

… species of orchid are present including pyramidal Anacamptis pyramidalis, frog Dactylorhiza viridis, bee Ophrys apifera, fly Ophrys insectifera, musk Herminium monorchis, autumn lady's tresses Spiranthes spiralis and common spotted Dactylorhiza fuchsii. Lack of grazing over the …

Haggs Bank

…species present. On the wet area to the south of the site common spotted orchid Dactylorhiza fuchsii, heath spotted orchid D. maculata, northern marsh orchid Dactylorhiza purperella and common twayblade Neottia ovata can all be found. In the vicinity of the quarry, to the north o…

Westfield Farm Chalk Bank

… the deeper soils. The bank supports five orchid species. Common spotted orchid Dactylorhiza fuschii is present together with twayblade and pyramidal orchid Neottia ovata and Anacamptis pyramidalis which have a restricted distribution in Berkshire, whilst frog orchid and greater …

Pitstone Hill

…re common species such as clustered bellflower Campanula glomerata, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, large thyme Thymus pulegioides, autumn gentian Gentianella amarella, dwarf thistle Cirsium acaule and squinancywort Asperula cynanchica. The grassland is taller amongst the areas…

Masson Hill

…ons of the locally uncommon autumn gentian Gentianella amarella and frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis. The unimproved neutral grasslands are dominated by meadow fescue Schedonorus pratensis and crested dog’s tail Cynosurus cristatus and characterised by devil’s bit scabious Succis…

Salt Lake Quarry

…alpine scurvy grass Cochlearia alpina and orchids such as northern marsh orchid Dactylorhiza purpurella, twayblade Neottia ovata and early purple orchid Orchis mascula. Areas of drier calcareous grassland are dominated by blue moor grass Sesleria caeruleae, with quaking grass Bri…

Greenhow Pasture

…lcareous nature of the site is evident around the spoil heaps where frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis occurs and particularly in the southern fields, where moonwort Botrychium lunaria and scurvy grass Cochlearia officinalis are widespread. By contrast there are more acidic element…

Hawes Water

…d here in the past, including green winged orchid Anacamptis morio, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis and fly orchid Ophrys insectifera. The remainder of the allotment below, with its deeper soils and shallower slopes, supports another type of grassland characteristic of limestone…

Rose End Meadows

…amidal orchid Anacamptis pyramidalis, bee orchid Ophrys apifera and frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis. Large populations of cowslips Primula veris and early purple orchids Orchis mascula give a distinctive appearance to parts of the site in spring. Where the grazing pressure is le…

Old Winchester Hill

…Gymnadenia conopsea, pyramidal Anacamptis pyramidalis, bee Ophrys apifera, frog Dactylorhiza viridis, greater butterfly Platanthera chlorantha, man Orchis anthorpophora and autumn lady's tresses Spiranthes spiralis. An extensive stand of juniper Juniperus communis, mixed with yew…

Black Hill Down

…amidalis, bee orchid Ophyrs apifera, fly orchid Ophrys insectifera, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis and fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea. The more acidic communities of the clay-with-flints above the slopes are dominated by common bent Agrostis capillaris, red fescue Festuca…

Streatley Warren

…ls and are rarely found in other types of habitat. Examples include frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea, dropwort Filipendula vulgaris, kidney vetch Anthyllis vulneraria and harebell Campanula rotundifolia. Present also is the early gentian Genti…

Caeiron Meadow

…hire are also present, including common bistort Polygonum bistorta, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, pale sedge Carex pallescens and lady’s mantle Alchemilla xanthochlora. A particular feature of this site is the presence of several characteristic upland plants which are not fou…

Winklebury Hill

…agement without ploughing, fertilisers and herbicides, examples are frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, saw wort Serratula tinctoria, chalk milkwort Polygala calcarea, clustered bellflower Campanula glomerata, heath grass Danthonia decumbens and autumn gentian Gentianella amarella.…

Totamore Dunes and Loch Ballyhaugh

…lly rich machair with a wide range of herbs including the common spotted orchid Dactylorhiza fuchsii, greater twayblade Neottia ovata and the nationally-scarce lesser tussock-sedge Carex diandra. Machair Mhor and the associated wetlands support breeding snipe Gallinago gallinago,…

St. Catherine's Hill

… Campanula glomerata, autumn lady's tresses Spiranthes spiralis and frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis. This short sward contrasts with the well developed field layer occupying the north facing slope of the adjoining dry valley. Here upright brome Bromus erectus and meadow fescue S…

Watlington and Pyrton Hills

…sward. Other uncommon species include bee orchid Orchis apifera and frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis. There are large areas of scrub of varying size and density. The dominant species is hawthorn, occurring together with dogwood, guelder rose, wayfaring tree, whitebeam and, in one…

Sands of Forvie and Ythan Estuary

…aved fescue Festuca arenaria, purple milk-vetch Astragalus danicus, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, shepherd’s-cress Teesdalia nudicaulis, heath dog-violet Viola canina, sea wormwood Artemisia maritima and carline thistle Carlina vulgaris. Birds The Sands of Forvie has a divers…

Eycott Hill

…and cowslip Primula vulgaris and P. veris, twayblade Neottia ovata, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, moonwort Botrychium lunaria, adder's tongue Ophioglossum vulgatum and the nationally rare limestone bedstraw Galium sterneri.

Long Dale, Hartington

…here, unusually, this community is present on a south facing slope, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis is found at a single locality with autumn gentian. Elsewhere, particularly on the east facing slopes, extensive areas of mesotrophic grassland cover the dale sides, with species s…

Hackpen, Warren & Gramp's Hill Downs

…ntian Gentianella amarella, fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea and frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis. An enclosed, ungrazed strip on Hackpen Down contains hawthorns and elder scrub, interspersed with upright brome grassland and herbs including sainfoin Onobrychis viciifolia and b…

Via Gellia Woodlands

…cally scarce species including fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis and burnt tip orchid Neotinea ustulata. Where slopes are more gentle and soils deeper, there are neutral grasslands usually dominated by false oat grass Arrhenatherum elatius and …

Minchinhampton Common

… bee orchid Ophrys apifera, fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea and frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis. More neutral grasslands occur on areas of landslip around some of the site margins. Common bent Agrostis capillaris, cock’s foot Dactylis glomerata and Yorkshire fog Holcus lanat…

Breckon

…leum sphondylium. The cliff-top vegetation includes species such as frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, field gentian Gentianella campestris, spring squill Scilla verna and the locally scarce autumn gentian Gentianella amarella. The Ness of Houlland has a sward influenced by salt s…

Graig, Llanarmon-yn-Ial

…taegus monogyna. There are several uncommon plant species including frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, adder’s-tongue Ophioglossum vulgatum and moonwort Botrychium lunaria. On the more accessible and flatter areas of the site, agricultural modifications have produced semi-improved…

Alyn Valley Woods and Alyn Gorge Caves

…s grassland. Uncommon plants associated with this grassland include frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea and pale St. John’s-wort Hypericum montanum. Species-rich mesotrophic grassland occurs at the northern end of the site. In addition, further h…

Ulva, Danna and the McCormaig Isles

…est in the region for orchids, with several notable species such as frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, small-white orchid Pseudorchis albida, fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea, greater-and lesser-butterfly orchids Platanthera chlorantha and P. bifolia, growing in these localitie…

Beeding Hill to Newtimber Hill

…p’s fescue Festuca ovina and crested hair grass Koeleria macrantha. Frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, round headed rampion Phyteuma orbiculare and pyramidal orchid Anacamptis pyramidalis are among the species occur here. It is a locality of a nationally uncommon plant, the red st…

Morenish Meadow

…and lesser butterfly-orchids Platanthera chlorantha and P. bifolia, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, field gentian Gentianella campestris, moonwort Botrychium lunaria and twayblade Neottia ovata.

Ceann a' Mhara to Loch a' Phuill

…rnsalad Valerianella locusta, purple milk-vetch Astragalus danicus, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis and the nationally-scarce hoary whitlowgrass Draba incana. There are two topological types of fixed dune here. Behind the mobile dunes are ‘mogul’ hummock dunes with marram Ammoph…

Sheigra - Oldshoremore

… common mouse-ear Cerastium fontanum subsp. holosteoides, northern marsh-orchid Dactylorhiza purpurella, red fescue Festuca rubra and lady's bedstraw Galium verum can also be found in this area. Machair Machair occurs inland of the dune habitats where the shell-rich sand has a ma…

Fordon Chalk Grasslands

…y vetch Anthyllis vulneraria, purple milk vetch Astragalus danicus, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, bloody crane's bill Geranium sanguineum, felwort Gentianella amarella and saw wort Serratula tinctoria. The linear valley bottom grasslands in North Dale, whilst not presently of…

Swallow Wold

…hire with two orchid species not found elsewhere in the County. The frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis is found in the short turf of sheep's fescue Festuca ovina together with stemless thistle Cirsium acaule, small scabious Scabiosa columbaria, rock rose Helianthemum nummularium, h…

Brimsdown Hill

…en growing on chalk soils. Further flowering plants present include frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, fly orchid Ophrys insectifera, autumn lady’s tresses Spiranthes spiralis and the nationally restricted bastard toadflax Thesium humifusum. On the more acidic soils, grassland spe…

Haggburn Gate

…a rubra and Festuca ovina being widespread. When ungrazed in summer frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, greater butterfly orchid Platanthera chlorantha and fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea flower on these banks. On lower ground there is a taller vegetation comprising species cha…

Fontmell and Melbury Downs

…ds and include amongst others, fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis and lesser butterfly orchid Platanthera bifolia, the last two of very local occurrence in the county. Taller swards are often dominated by upright brome Bromus erectus and Wood fa…

Scratchbury & Cotley Hills

…cio integrifolius. Orchids are well represented with, among others, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea and autumn lady's tresses Spiranthes spiralis. meadow saxifrage Saxifraga granulataa occurs on the earthworks of the Hillfort. The vegetation …

Fairmile Bottom

…present. Orchid species at Fairmile Bottom include the bee Ophrys apifera, frog Dactylorhiza viridis and fragrant Gymnadenia conopsea orchids. The invertebrate fauna is rich and typical of the habitats present. The site supports an outstanding diversity of beetles Coleoptera incl…

Bonsall Leys

… with frequent grass of parnassus Parnassia palustris together with frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis and the metallophyte species spring sandwort or 'leadwort' Minuartia verna which it is exceptional to find in a closed turf. These communities grade into more open vegetation grow…

Burcombe Down

… have been recorded, including fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis and the rarer musk orchid Herminium monorchis. The nationally rare dwarf sedge Carex humilis, field fleawort Senecio integrifolius and bastard toadflax Thesium humifusum also occu…

Bowerchalke Downs

…throughout. These include clustered bellflower Campanula glomerata, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, chalk milkwort Polygala calcarea and betony Betonica officinalis. There is, however, much variety within the vegetation and several species that are generally scattered in the tu…

Cefn Onn

…ecies-rich calcareous grassland and for its important population of frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, an uncommon and declining grassland plant. The site is situated on a dolomitic limestone ridge 2km south-east of Caerphilly and 1.5km north of Cardiff. Cefn Onn lies on thin soil…

Greetham Meadows

… agricultural practice. Greetham is the only known locality for the frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis in Leicestershire, which is at the extreme northern limits of its British range here. The meadows lie on Boulder Clay, they are dominated by grasses such as crested dog's tail Cyn…

Stockton Wood and Down

…umbens. Several orchids are recorded from the site, among which are frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, lesser butterfly orchid Platanthera bifolia and green winged orchid Anacamptis morio. The nationally notable species early gentian Gentianella anglica and field fleawort Senecio …

Morgan's Hill

…derable numbers are lesser butterfly orchid Platanthera bifolia and frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, whereas marsh helleborine Epipactis palustris, an unusual species in such a dry habitat and the nationally rare musk orchid Herminium monorchis are more scarce. To the west the …

Parsonage Down

…e burnt and green winged orchids Neotinea ustulata and O. morio and frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis. Periodically, from prehistoric times to the last war, parts of the down have been used for crop production. An area ploughed and resown during the last war has since been left un…

Cleeve Common

…hids occur in large numbers particularly bee orchid Ophrys apifera, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis and the nationally restricted musk orchid Herminium monorchis. Flea sedge Carex pulicaris as a local constituent of the turf is an unusual feature. Over parts of the site limeston…

West Newlandside Meadows

…re species present include adder’s tongue Ophioglossum vulgatum and frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis while the nationally rare northern hawk’s beard Crepis mollis is found in considerable quantity. The uncut banks support a range of species characteristic of mildly calcicolous si…

Hannah's Meadows

…s Geum rivale. Rarer species are present more sparingly and include frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, moonwort Botrychium lunaria and adder’s tongue Ophioglossum vulgatum. Flushed ground and drainage channels support sharp-flowered rush Juncus acutiflorus, cuckoo-flower Cardamine…

Ham Hill

…e exceptionally well represented; the eight species present include frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis and species of nationally restricted distribution such as burnt orchid Neotinea ustulata and musk orchid Herminium monorchis, the latter of which occurs in large numbers. Both fra…

Scout and Cunswick Scars

… Antennaria dioica. Orchid species are well represented, including frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis on Bradleyfield, the local dark red helleborine Epipactis atrorubens, early purple orchid Orchis mascula, lesser butterfly orchid Platanthera bifolia, fly orchid Ophrys insectifer…

Ebsbury Down

… have been recorded, including fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis and green winged orchid Anacamptis morio. Annual and biennial species are a component of the turf and include common whitlow grass Erophila verna, carline thistle Carlina vulgaris…

Tytherington Down

… and dyer's greenweed Genista tinctoria. Less common plants include frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, bastard toadflax Thesium humifusum and the parasite dodder Cuscuta epithymum. A small colony of the nationally rare tuberous thistle Cirsium tuberosum also occurs. Within great B…

Llanymynech and Llynclys Hills

…ies on this site include autumn lady’s tresses Spiranthes spiralis, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea, autumn gentian Gentianella amarella, small scabious Scabiosa columbaria, cat’s foot Antennaria dioica and knotted hedge parsley Torilis nodos…

Dunnet Links

…ore unusual plants such as field gentian Gentianella campestris and frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis as well as the nationally scarce hair sedge Carex capillaris and Scottish primrose Primula scotica. There are small areas of dune heath where sand sedge Carex arenaria grows along…

Trimdon Limestone Quarry

…d burnet Poterium sanguisorba, fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, bee orchid Ophrys apifera and common twayblade Neottia ovata. Scattered scrub occurs amongst the grassland, particularly on the tops of the quarry faces and comprises hawthorn C…

Pentridge Down

…guisorba and autumn gentian Gentianella amarella. Less frequent are frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea, chalk milkwort Polygala calcarea and kidney vetch Anthyllis vulneraria and the nationally scarce bastard toadflax Thesium humifusum and endem…

Little Byefields Meadow

…s found in the meadow are meadow saxifrage Saxifraga granulataa and frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis both of which are uncommon in this part of Britain.

Millfield Verges

…twayblade and oxeye daisy. Two locally uncommon species present are frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis and fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea. More calcareous conditions are reflected in a change in the species composition of the grasslands with quaking grass Briza media, yellow r…

Tunstall Hills and Ryhope Cutting

…ribution range in great Britain and locally uncommon plants such as frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, autumn gentian Gentianella amarella, purple milk vetch Astragalus danicus and thrift Armeria maritima. Steep south facing slopes above the reclaimed railway line support a more o…

Seven Barrows

…lustered bellflower Campanula glomerata and several wild orchids including frog Dactylorhiza viridis, bee Ophrys apifera and fragrant orchids Gymnadenia conopsea. Saw wort Serratula tinctoria, an uncommon species in Berkshire, occurs here and the rare field fleawort Senecio integ…

Amberley Mount to Sullington Hill

…ecies are found including round headed rampion Phyteuma orbiculare, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, musk orchid Herminium monorchis and bee orchid Ophrys apifera. In places the sward is less diverse, being dominated by rank grasses such as cock’s foot Dactylis glomerata and to…

Augill Valley Pasture

…nd hairy Alchemilla filicaulis. Species of particular note include frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, greater butterfly orchid Platanthera chlorantha, fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea, adder's tongue fern Ophioglossum vulgatum, twayblade Neottia ovata, saw wort Serratula tinct…

Bennane Head Grasslands

…rchid Gymnadenia conopsea, field gentian Gentianella campestris and frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis. Springs on east-facing slopes emerge at the contact with underlying serpentinite rock. Where one such spring emerges, whorl-grass Catabrosa aquatica and small sweet-grass Glyceri…

Danebury Hill

… orchid Neotinea ustulata, field fleawort Senecio integrifolius and frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis.

Great Asby Scar

…se Helianthemum nummularium, early purple orchid Orchis mascula and frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis as well as many of the species found on the limestone pavements. A variety of acidic grasslands are present, often intermixed with the calcareous areas. The most extensive form of…

Dumbrock Loch Meadows

…verlasting Antennaria dioica, field gentian Gentianella campestris, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, common twayblade Neottia ovata and greater butterfly-orchid Platanthera chlorantha.

Rodborough Common

…ell represented, especially in some of the old quarries and include frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, bee orchid Ophrys apifera and the rare musk orchid Herminium monorchis. Other plants of particular note include the rare pasque flower Pulsatilla vulgaris. Scrub has developed ov…

Quarley Hill Fort

…common species including abundant chalk milkwort Polygala calcarea, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, greater butterfly orchid Platanthera chlorantha, bastard toadflax Thesium humifusum and a relict proportion of juniper Juniperus communis.

Compton Down

…d structure containing abundant cowslips Primula veris and locally frog orchids Dactylorhiza viridis on the thinner soils and scattered gorse Ulex europaeus and bramble Rubus fruticosus on pockets of deeper soils on superficial drift. Superficial Tertiary material covers irregula…

Treyford to Bepton Down

…thistle Carlina vulgaris. Several species of orchid are present including frog Dactylorhiza viridis, bee Ophrys apifera and musk orchids Herminium monorchis. Chalk bryophytes, mosses, are well represented and in addition Racomitrium lanuginosum has been recorded. This moss is ra…

Muriau Gwyddelod

…acid grassland, and for its population of the nationally threatened frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis. The site comprises gently sloping north-west facing fields overlooking Morfa Harlech at an altitude of 130-210 metres between the town of Harlech and the village of Llanfair. Var…

Pewsey Downs

…o well represented and include fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, lesser butterfly orchid Platanthera bifolia, bee orchid Ophrys apifera and autumn lady’s tresses Spiranthes spiralis. The nationally rare tuberous thistle Cirsium tuberosum occur…

Whitehill

…tats support a number of nationally declining plant species such as frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, field gentian Gentianella campestris and petty whin Genista anglica. Fen and fen-meadow The fen-meadows are generally dominated by sharp-flowered rush Juncus acutiflorus. In rich…

Wendlebury Meads and Mansmoor Closes

…ly to the hayfields include sneezewort Achillea ptarmica, common spotted orchid Dactylorhiza fuchsii, dropwort Filipendula vulgaris, adder's tongue Ophioglossum vulgatum, green winged orchid Anacamptis morio, common milkwort Polygala vulgaris, cowslip Primula veris and saw wort S…

Craig Sychtyn

…ic of limestone, including pyramidal orchid Anacamptis pyramidalis, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, wild basil Clinopodium vulgare, marjoram Origanum vulgare and hairy violet Viola hirta, are present in these communities. The uncommon yellow rock stonecrop Sedum forsterianum, w…

West Woodhay Down

…ire, has been recorded. Other notable species for Berkshire include frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, chalk milkwort Polygala calcarea and meadow saxifrage Saxifraga granulataa.

Wingate Quarry

…napweed Centaurea scabiosa. Fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea and frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis are also present and are uncommon in County Durham. In more recently disturbed areas, dry soils support open plan communities in which felwort Gentianella amarella, nodding thistl…

Poole's Cavern and Grin Low Wood

…llow Salix repens, marsh hawk’s beard Crepis paludosa and northern marsh orchid Dactylorhiza purpurella, this is their only site on limestone. The latter species is at the southern edge of its British distribution. A single juniper bush Juniperus communis grows on one of the area…

Chinnor Hill

…southern chalk and with a distribution centred on the Chilterns and frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, which is uncommon in Oxfordshire. An area of chalk grassland lying along the south side of the Icknield Way has a range of wild rose species comprising dog rose Rosa canina, swee…

Lodge Hill

…have trampled, there is a short, floristically rich turf containing frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis and wild candytuft Iberis amara, both rare nationally and meadow saxifrage Saxifraga granulataa, a local species in Buckinghamshire. Others of interest include primrose Primula vu…

Yockenthwaite Meadows

…s. Of particular note is the occurrence of three species of orchid, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea and greater butterfly orchid Platanthera chlorantha and two species of fern, adder's tongue Ophioglossum vulgatum and moonwort Botrychium luna…

Morrone Birkwood

…ine bistort Persicaria vivipara and alpine cinquefoil. In addition, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, and the rare spignell Meum athamanticum are also found. Calcareous springs and flushes Calcareous flush and spring communities of moderately high altitudes are well developed, an…

Deepdale Meadows, Langstrothdale

…areous soils, are characteristically herb rich. Notable species are frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, together with adder's tongue fern Ophioglossum vulgatum, devil’s bit scabious Succisa pratensis, melancholy thistle Cirsium heterophyllum, hoary plantain Plantago media and quaki…

Brickworth Down and Dean Hill

…s bit scabious Succisa pratensis, chalk milkwort Polygala calcarea, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis and autumn lady's tresses Spiranthes spiralis. Plants with a nationally restricted distribution are represented by dwarf sedge Carex humilis, bastard toadflax Thesium humifusum, f…

Heatheryburn Bank

…n Northumberland, small white orchid Pseudorchis albida is rare and frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis is of local occurrence. Globeflower Trollius europaeus, wood crane’s bill Geranium sylvaticum and melancholy thistle Cirsium heterophyllum occur where soils are flushed with water…

Crussa Field and the Heogs

…sting Antennaria dioica, fairy flax Linum catharticum together with frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis and field gentian Gentianella campestris. The rare Scottish sandwort Arenaria norvegica and endemic Shetland mouse-ear Cerastium nigrescens (also known as Edmondston’s chickweed) …

Knighton Downs & Wood

…axifrage Saxifraga granulataa and chalk milkwort Polygala calcarea. Frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis and autumn lady’s tresses Spiranthes spiralis are two of ten recently recorded orchid species. Plants with a restricted British distribution are well represented and include field…

Sutton Combe

…ed on this site and include fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea and frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, both local species in Dorset. On west to north west facing slopes, the turf contains much devil's bit Succisa pratensis and cowslip Primula veris. Other frequent herbs of these s…

Whitesheet Hill

…llflower Campanula glomerata, green winged orchid Anacamptis morio, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis and the nationally restricted dwarf sedge Carex humilis and burnt orchid Neotinea ustulata. Several species especially characteristic of the western chalk occur, for example devi…

Cley Hill

…ny Betonica officinalis, devil's bit scabious Succisa pratensis and frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis on the south east slopes, with fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea and hairy rock cress Arabis hirsuta more widespread. meadow saxifrage Saxifraga granulataa and heath grass Danth…

North East Coll Lochs and Moors

…h Tuath supports a rich flora with hoary whitlowgrass Draba incana, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis and adder’s-tongue fern Ophioglossum vulgatum, fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea, and lesser meadow-rue Thalictrum minus. There is a nationally-important assemblage of moorland …

Raisby Hill Grassland

…actis atrorubens, together with rock rose Helianthemum nummularium, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis and pyramidal orchid Anacamptis pyramidalis. In the absence of grazing the grasslands have become invaded by scrub containing a range of shrubs, including hawthorn Crataegus monog…

East Heslerton Brow

…tia ovata, fragrant Gymnadenia conopsea, pyramidal Anacamptis pyramidalis, frog Dactylorhiza viridis and bee orchid Ophyrs apifera. The grassland has been extensively colonised by hawthorn Crataegus monogyna. Other Information During the 1984 revision the boundary has been exten…

Rue Hill

…l represented and include the largest known Staffordshire colony of frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis. Where grazing is less intense a rank, tall sward has developed with tussock forming grasses such as false oat grass Arrhenatherum elatius and cock's foot Dactylis glomerata. Tho…

Town End Meadows, Little Asby

…re notable species recorded are marsh hawk's beard Crepis paludosa, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, meadow cranesbill Geranium pratense and globe flower Trollius europaeus. The latter has become increasingly uncommon and even in Town End Meadows is at low frequency. The pasture…

Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods

…tshade Circaea lutetiana. More local species include green hellebore Helleborus viridis, common wintergreen Pyrola minor, bird's nest orchid Neottia nidus-avis and broad leaved helleborine Epipactis helleborine. A number of nationally rare plants also occur, including fingered se…

Wylye and Church Dean Downs

…sa, chalk milkwort Polygala calcarea, saw wort Serratula tinctoria, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis and the nationally scarce bastard toadflax Thesium humifusum, field fleawort Senecio integrifolius and burnt orchid Neotinea ustulata. Unlike the majority of chalk grassland sites…

Loch Fleet

… saxifrage Saxifraga tridactylites, moonwort Botrychium lunaria and frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis. Ferry Links is slightly less rich in vascular plants, but has large areas of lichen-rich and moss-rich heathland. A breach in the dune front allows occasional flooding from the s…

Throope Down

…hesium humifusum which are frequent in places. Other plants include frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, bee orchid Ophrys apifera, fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea, which is numerous on some slopes and chalk milkwort Polygala calcarea which is abundant in areas of shorter turf. …

Cefn Meadow

…on in Clwyd. Others include fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea and frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis. There is a wide variety of grassland plant species including quaking grass Briza media, common agrimony Agrimonia eupatoria, common centaury Centaurium erythraea, common milkwort…

Win Green Down

…ellflower Campanula glomerata, fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, chalk milkwort Polygala calcarea and meadow saxifrage Saxifraga granulataa. Other species characteristic of the south Wiltshire chalk include devil's bit scabious Succisa praten…

Cissbury Ring

…d basil Clinopodium vulgare, heath bedstraw Galium saxatile and the frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis. The belt of scrub along the north east facing scarp slope consists of a diversity of shrub species including hawthorn Crataegus monogyna, privet Ligustrum vulgare, dogwood Cornus…

Kingerby Beck Meadows

…tufted vetch Vicia cracca. Two plants of a restricted distribution, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis and adder's tongue Ophioglossum vulgatum, occur within the site.

Dolphinton - West Linton Fens and Grassland

…on these grasslands. Other regionally rare plant species, including frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis and crested hair-grass Koeleria macrantha, occur occasionally on the Kippit Hill. The grassland at Slipperfield is the most outstanding grassland of its type within the Scottish B…

Martin and Tidpit Downs

…otinea ustulata, green winged Anacamptis morio, fly Ophrys insectifera and frog Dactylorhiza viridis. The downland is especially interesting in that it comprises grassland of varying ages, ranging from ancient herb rich swards carpeting the Bronze Age earthworks and Bokerley Ditc…

Gwynfynydd

…lly rare greater butterfly orchid Platanthera chlorantha as well as frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis and adder’s tongue fern Ophioglossum vulgatum have been recorded. Stands of acid grassland, with frequent sheep’s-fescue Festuca ovina, tormentil and heath bedstraw Galium saxatil…

Calstone and Cherhill Downs

… fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea, bee orchid Ophrys apifera and frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis all frequent. Also of interest is the unusual hybrid tuberous thistle Cirsium tuberosum x acaule. Scattered scrub, largely dominated by hawthorn Crataegus monogyna, along with occ…

Argill Woods and Pastures

…ulatus, common spotted orchid, fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, greater butterfly orchid Platanthera chlorantha and melancholy thistle Cirsium heterophyllum. In places the grassland grades to the acidic bitter vetch Lathyrus montanus, harebel…

Clayton to Offham Escarpment

…urnt orchid Neotinea ustulata, fragrant orchid Gymnadenia conopsea, frog orchid Dactylorhiza viridis, musk orchid Herminium monorchis, green winged orchid Anacamptis morio and bee orchid Ophrys apifera. Areas of rougher grassland are dominated by tor grass Brachypodium pinnatum a…

Lewes Downs

…e number of individual plants. Bee Ophrys apifera, fly Ophrys insectifera, frog Dactylorhiza viridis and musk orchids Herminium monorchis are all present. Scrub which has invaded in several areas, is composed mainly of hawthorn Crataegus monogyna, wayfaring tree Viburnum lantana,…

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