Distribution:
Distribution: Discovered on the banks of the Ribble, south of Preston (SD5428,
DP Earl, 1997, BON, conf. A Newton). Plants present along the Rufford branch of
the Leeds & Liverpool Canal (SD4517, DP Earl & J Earl, 2005); at Carr
Moss Lane, Halsall (SD3610, DP Earl & J Earl, 2010); by Stanworth Woods (SD6424,
DP Earl & J Earl, 2011) require confirmation. Pink-flowered forms occurs in
hedgebanks at Hale (SJ4781, DP Earl & J Earl, 2009); Brindle (SD5924, DP Earl
& J Earl, 2011).
Habitat:
Riverbanks, canal towpaths, lanesides and hedgebanks.
Taxon Designation:
South Lancashire Axiophyte.
