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.
Inula conyzae
Ploughman's-spikenard
Species Details
Ploughman’s-spikenard is a native perennial of rock outcrops, open grassland, scrub and waysides, generally on base-rich soils. In the limestone areas, it is occasional both in the White Peak {Miller’s Dale SK1373, Cotterhole Quarry SK2656} and on the Magnesian {Whitwell Wood SK5278, Pleasley SK5064}. Elsewhere it is rare {Robin Wood SK2772; Ironville SK4450, Lock Lane Ash Tip SK4831}.