Sempervivum tectorum L.
- Houseleek
This map has been generated by Mapmate 14/04/2012
Distribution:
Top o’ th’ Lane (SD5923, DP Earl, J Earl, SP Toone & J Nuttall,
2003 & DP Earl & P Bowdler 2011); Old Mill Lane, Knowsley (SJ4495, DP
Earl & J Earl, 2006); Altcar Lane (SD3504, DP Earl & J Earl, 2009);
near Edenfield (SD7920, DP Earl & J Earl, 2011); Wallerhill (SD8842, DP
Earl & J Earl, 2010); Belthorn (SD7124, DP Earl & J Earl, 2011).
Former distribution:
Cutacre Clough (SD7003; Greenlees & Holden 1920); 17 Balmoral Drive,
Southport (SD31U, FW Holder, 1949, LIV); (SJ69, Anon., c. 1950); Wigan area
(SD50, BRC, c. 1950); (SD60, BW Fox, 1957). Said to be ‘common’
in some historic floras but specific locations are not usually given.
Habitat:
Wall and roof tops.
Comments:
Neophyte, native to mainland Europe. It should be borne in mind that some of
the above records may actually be other species of Sempervivum.
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