This map has been generated by Mapmate 10/02/2012
Distribution:
Most locations are within Merseyside and include Bentham’s Way (SD31M, DP Earl, 2002); below Sandhills Station (SJ39L, DP Earl & J Earl, 2003); Blundellsands Key Park (SD30A, Liverpool Botanical Society Exc., 2003); Pasture Lane, Formby (SD30D, DP Earl & J Earl, 2004); Otterspool Park tip (SJ3785, DP Earl & J Earl, 2009).
A few planted bushes have been found in Lancashire by the A582, Cuerden Green (SD52M, DP Earl & J Earl, 2003) and at Chorley (SD5817, Wild Flower Society Last Days Hunt, 2011).
Habitat:
Amenity shrub plantings on roadsides, derelict land, etc.
Comments:
Neophyte, native to the Mediterranean. Plants may be self-sown as there does appear to have been an increase in the number of plants occurring at Sandhills over the last few years.