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*****SWAAG_ID***** | 184 | Date Entered | 08/05/2011 | Updated on | 08/05/2011 | Recorded by | Tim Laurie | Category | Flower / Plant Record | Record Type | Botanical HER | SWAAG Site Name | | Site Type | | Site Name | | Site Description | | Site Access | Public Access Land | Record Date | 02/05/2011 | Location | Arkengarthdale. | Civil Parish | Reeth | Brit. National Grid | Hidden | Altitude | 500m | Geology | Main Limestone | Record Name | Alpine penny-cress. Thlaspi caerulescens in Arkengarthdale. | Record Description | Alpine penny-cress is very rare in Wensleydale and Swaledale and is
listed as a Scarce Plant in Britain (Stewart, Pearmain and Preston, 1994.BSBI, JNCC). 1994). This plant is tolerant of high levels of heavy metals, lead and zinc and can occasionally be found on lead mining ground. This very small plant is a real gem especially when seen at close quarters by means of a digital camara. | Dimensions | | Geographical area | | Species | | Scientific Name | | Common / Notable Species | | Tree and / or Stem Girth | | Tree: Position / Form / Status | | Tree Site ID | 0 | Associated Site SWAAG ID | 0 | Additional Notes | | Image 1 ID | 627 Click image to enlarge | Image 1 Description | Alpine penny-cress | | |