Rectory Meadow - Rogiet

Site of Special Scientific Interest · 51.5913, -2.7835

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Gwent County

Geology & landscape

Mining / Industrial: Quarry · Geological Period: Carboniferous · Rock Type: Carboniferous Limestone, Limestone

Description

Description The only extant and recorded native site of Meadow Clary Salvia pratensis in Wales. This rare species is confined principally to a few sites in Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire and is here at the western edge of its range. The site is on deep clay soil overlying Carboniferous Limestone strata and is located close to the existing Burness Castle Quarry Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Species mentioned

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IUCN / Red List Type Family
meadow clary Salvia pratensis NT herb lamiaceae