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: 1989
Latest year: 1989

County Status
Casual

Family
Acanthaceae

Total records held
1

Grid Square Count

1987-2007	Ever
Monads: 1	1
Tetrads: 1	1
Hectads: 1	1

Conservation Status

Account last edited
Nov 28 2004

Explanation of terms

Species Details

Spiny Bear’s-breech is a very rare casual perennial. The sole local record, a recent one, is from near Hassop Church (SK2272). It is grown as a garden ornamental for its flowers and foliage, and is indigenous to the central Mediterranean.