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.
Vicia hirsuta
Hairy Tare
Species Details
Hairy Tare is a scrambling native annual of wasteland, waysides and the margins of arable fields. It is frequent in southern and eastern parts (e.g. Drakelow Power Station SK2219; Kirk Hallam SK4440; Eckington SK4279). It also occurs rarely in the White and Dark Peak areas (Swallowhouse Mill Pond SK0387, Miller’s Dale SK1473 & Bamford SK28B).