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: 1940
Latest year: 2007

County Status
Established

Family
Caprifoliaceae

Total records held
968

Grid Square Count

1987-2007	Ever
Monads: 509	568
Tetrads: 380	406
Hectads: 38	38

Conservation Status

Account last edited
Dec 19 2004

Explanation of terms

Species Details

Snowberry is a newly established shrub of woods scrub hedges and waste ground. It occurs frequently throughout our area except for the high moors of the Peak District. It is grown in gardens for its white berries, and was also widely planted for game-cover in woods. It originates from western North America.