This map has been generated by Mapmate 07/03/2012
Distribution:
There are recent records for Hall Road (SD2900 & SD2901, PH Smith); Coastal Road, Birkdale (SD3115, PH Smith); Birkdale Common (SD3215, PH Smith).
Former distribution: Most records were given at 10km level as indicated on the associated distribution map. Specimens exist from Queen’s Park, Bolton (SD70E, T Greenlees, 1936, BON); Hall Road (SD20V, Anon., 1955, BM, det. JB Marshall); the Southport area (SD31, Anon., 1955, BM, det. JB Marshall).
Habitat:
Sandy ground and dunes near the sea.
Comments:
Neophyte, native to China. This taxon is considered to be far less frequent than L. barbarum with which this taxon has been confused. Ideally the recent records and the herbarium specimens require confirmation by a referee.