Gortnagory

Site of Special Scientific Interest · 55.0073, -6.0057

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Antrim County Antrim Coast and Glens Scenic Area

Description

Gortnagory Irish lady’s tresses The area is of special scientific interest because of its large colony of the nationally rare Spiranthes romanzoffiana which occurs here at its only known high-altitude site in Northern Ireland. https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/publications/gortnagory-assi

Species mentioned

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Iirish lady's tresses Spiranthes romanzoffiana LC herb orchidaceae