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: 1789
Latest year: 2007

County Status
Native

Family
Plantaginaceae

Total records held
5596

Grid Square Count

1987-2007	Ever
Monads: 2097	2162
Tetrads: 718	722
Hectads: 44	44

Conservation Status

Account last edited
Oct 7 2004

Explanation of terms

Species Details

Ribwort Plantain is a very common native perennial of grass fields, waysides and waste places. It has been recorded from throughout our area except for the high moors of the Dark Peak. In the Peak District it has a local name of Chimney Sweep or Sweepers, no doubt alluding to the appearance of its flowerhead.