Cryptogramma crispa (L.) R. Br. ex Hook. - Parsley Fern


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Distribution:
A single locality at Scarth Rake, Cliviger (SD82Y, B Wright, 1997 & P Jepson, 2005).

Former Distribution:
Rivington Pike (SD61G, M Rigby, 1860, Fl. Preston 1865); Great Hameldon Hill (SD72Z, 1864, MANCH); Fo Edge (SD81J, 1839, Wood 1840, MANCH); Reddyshore (SD81N, Buxton 1849); Rooley Moor (SD81P, Buxton 1849); Thieveley Scout (SD82T, JB Wood, 1841, MANCH); slate quarries at Worsthorne (SD83V, Fl. Tod. 1907). A record for “hedges near Bury” (LH Grindon & J Sidebotham, 1840, MANCH) is probably from SD81. Recently a record has been traced from Pendle Hill (SD7839, 1979, Anon).

Habitat:
Known from a single fissure in a cliff face; formerly on stony ground and quarry refuse.

Taxon Designation:
Near Threatened; Species of Conservation Importance in North West England; Flowering Plants & Ferns Ff3; Lancashire BAP Provisional Long List; South Lancashire Axiophyte

Comments:
This species was formerly classed as extinct in the vice-county.