This map has been generated by Mapmate 04/11/2011
Distribution:
The present known northern limit for this species in England is near Burnley Barracks (SD8333, DP Earl & J Earl, 1997, BON, conf. A Newton); a single bush at Pool Hey Covert, Scarisbrick (SD3615, DP Earl, 2005, conf. in situ A Newton, 2007). Plants at Deepdale Park, Gorton (SJ8996, DP Earl & P Bowdler, 2009); Knowsley (SJ4396, DP Earl & J Earl, 2009) require confirmation.
Habitat:
Woodland.
Taxon Designation:
South Lancashire Axiophyte.
Comments:
A rare plant in the north-west of England, the only known additional location being in an area of planted shrubs at Preston (SD5329) just in vice-county 60.