Rare golden wildflower being restored to North Yorkshire

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Globe flowers are being reintroduced to the Howardian Hills in North Yorkshire after declining due to wetland habitat loss.

Globe flowers, known for their bright yellow, globe-shaped blooms, are being reintroduced to the Howardian Hills in North Yorkshire. The rare wildflower has declined due to the loss of its preferred wetland habitats. The plants grow in damp, undisturbed meadows and riverbanks, typically flowering from May to July. They are now mostly found in northern parts of the UK and Wales.

The Forgotten Flora initiative, led by the Howardian Hills National Landscape in partnership with Natural England, is working to restore the species. Wild seeds were collected from one of only two known sites in the 79-square-mile Howardian Hills area, between Helmsley and Malton. Propagated plants are now being gradually reintroduced to boost the wild population. Ambrose Greenfield from Forgotten Flora said that growing the plant from seed can take months, and the team was 'delighted' to see the first flower emerge.

The project highlights the value of historic botanical records, including those by 18th-century naturalist Robert Teesdale. Ellie Hook, manager of the Howardian Hills Partnership, said the initiative exemplified 'the value of historic records and acting now to secure the future of a species which is very much part of the flora of the Howardian Hills'.

How it is being reported

• Rare golden wildflower being brought back to North Yorkshire countrysideThe rare globe wildflower is being reintroduced in North Yorkshire as part of a conservation project led by the Howardian Hills National Landscape.York Press · 23 Oct, 05:00
• Rare golden wildflower being brought back to North Yorkshire countrysideThe rare globe wildflower is being reintroduced in North Yorkshire as part of a conservation project led by the Howardian Hills National Landscape.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 23 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Globe flower · Howardian Hills National Landscape · Forgotten Flora · Natural England · Ambrose Greenfield · Robert Teesdale · Ellie Hook · North Yorkshire

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