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: 2002
Latest year: 2005

County Status
Casual

Family
Asteraceae

Total records held
3

Grid Square Count

1987-2007	Ever
Monads: 3	3
Tetrads: 3	3
Hectads: 3	3

Conservation Status
xxxx

Account last edited
Apr 5 2007

Explanation of terms

Species Details

Blue Globe-thistle is a very rare casual perennial, grown in gardens for ornament. Originating in south-eastern Europe, it has been seen only once in Derbyshire, probably fly-tipped on a roadside at Tinkers Barn (SK2612).