Distribution:
Farm track west of Royton Club House (SD9208, Manchester Field Cluc Exc., 2004,
det. DP Earl).
Habitat:
Hedgerows.
Taxon Designation:
South Lancashire Axiophyte.
Comments: Rubus rubristylus is frequent in the North Midlands particularly in Staffordshire
and south Cheshire. The Royton population is the most northernly known location
in mainland Britain. This species occurs further to the north in Ireland and the
Isle of Man.
