Nant Whitton Woodlands
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Geology & landscape
Rock Type: Limestone
Description
Description A narrow strip of woodland on a Liassic limestone slope in the Vale of Glamorgan. Primarily ash and oak with hazel, maple and hawthorn over spindle, wayfaring tree and other native shrubs. The ground flora is dominated by herbs characteristic of base-rich soils, including the uncommon Paris Quadrifolia and Ophioglossum vulgatum.
Species mentioned
Show the 1 species mentioned in the description, with red-list status| English name search for this in other sites |
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IUCN / Red List | Type | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adders-tongue fern | Ophioglossum vulgatum | LC | fern | ophioglossaceae |