Botrychium lunaria (L.) Sw. - Moonwort


                              This map has been generated by Mapmate 26/12/2011

Former Distribution:
Once considered frequent. It is thought that plants were last recorded from Ainsdale NNR (SD21V, PH Smith, 1983): Savidge et al (1963).

Habitat:
Old pastures especially in the hill districts; sand-dunes. Plants were associated with Ophioglossum vulgatum in meadows opposite Arden Hall, Reddish Vale (SJ99B, Grindon 1859).

Taxon Designation:
Species of Conservation Importance in North West England; Flowering Plants & Ferns Ff4(a); Lancashire BAP Provisional Long List.

Comments:
This species probably became extinct due to loss of habitat, such as dune succession and agricultural improvement. Extensive searches of several historic locations in recent times have been unsuccessful.