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.
Erodium cicutarium agg
Common Stork's-bill
Species Details
Common Stork’s-bill is an occasional annual of wasteland, cultivated ground and open grassland on well-drained soils. This native species occurs scattered throughout Derbyshire from Priddock Wood (SK2086) in the north, through Dove Dale (SK1452) and Craig’s Hill (SK4153), to Drakelow Power Station (SK2219) and Lock Lane Tip (SK4831) in the south. When seen in short urban grassland, this pretty plant can make a welcome sight.