This map has been generated by Mapmate 05/11/2011
Distribution:
Thinly scattered across South Lancashire. Plants are most frequent in river valleys on the more basic soils.
Habitat:
Hedgerows, woodland borders, field scrub and old railways especially on boulder clay.
Taxon Designation:
South Lancashire Axiophyte.
Comments:
Plants derived from Rubus ulmifolius are occasionally seen. Bushes on the roadside at Jewel Mill, Brierfield (A Turner) were determined as Rubus ulmifolius x Rubus caesius by WCR Watson. The flora-plena variety Rubus ulmifolius forma bellidiflorus has been found at the Sankey Valley (SJ5888, Steve McWilliam, 2009) and has also been seen planted as amongst a garden hedge in the Oldham area.