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moderate elevation of Trannon Moor, combined with the topography and deep peat all help to explain why it persists here. Carno Wind Farm is situated on a lightly grazed, Molinia (Purple Moor-grass) dominated plateau at about 450m,; not an obvious location for a good botanical outing. However, there are pockets of more interesting habitat to be found and this is almost certainly true of other similar, semi-improved upland plateaux in Wales.

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Anglesey (v.c. 52) - 2021 – Botanical Review of the Year

Nigel Brown and Ian Bonner Covid determined that botanical effort on the island was less than normal and there were no formal gatherings of the Anglesey Flora Group. Nevertheless, 8 new taxa were added to the island’s species list and there were 37 new hectad records. One taxon, Sison amomum (Stone Parsley) was confirmed for the first time since the 19th century. Of the 8 new taxa for Anglesey, only two are considered native. The hybrid willowherb, Epilobium x limosum (E. parviflorum x E. montanum) was found in small quantity on Parys Mountain (SH4390). Orobanche minor ssp. minor (Common Broomrape) was determined to sub-species level for the first time, the location being disturbed ground at the landward end of the breakwater at Holyhead (SH2383).