The Flora of Derbyshire - Checklist, Maps and Sample Accounts

THIS IS A DRAFT

The species account below is an early version, drafted around 2003. It has been provided here to aid understanding, but please be aware it may not fully tally with the up-to-date map and statistics shown below.

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Dates
First year: 1829
Latest year: 2006

County Status
Native

Family
Fabaceae

Total records held
112

Grid Square Count

1987-2007	Ever
Monads: 66	74
Tetrads: 61	69
Hectads: 23	29

Conservation Status
B

Account last edited
Nov 14 2006

Explanation of terms

Species Details

Smooth Tare is a scrambling native annual of rough ground, waysides and arable field margins, often growing alongside Hairy Tare. One observer noted its liking for the edges of sports fields. This beautiful but inconspicuous plant is occasional throughout the county, though more frequent in southern and eastern parts {Mouselow Bottom SJ9985; Drakelow Power Station SK2220; Barlow SK3575, Pleasley SK4963}. Derbyshire is near the northern edge of its mainly southern UK distibution.