Sparkford Wood
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| Sparkford Wood | |
|---|---|
| Area of Search | Somerset |
| Grid Reference | ST613275 |
| Interest | Biological |
| Area | 8.4 hectare (20.7 acre) |
| Notification | 1954 |
| Location Map | English Nature |
Sparkford Wood (grid reference ST613275) is a 8.4 hectare (20.7 acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Somerset, notified in 1954.
Sparkford Wood is a broadleaved semi-natural woodland situated on heavy fertile soils. It dates from at least the 18th Century and its survival amongst the prime agricultural land of south-east Somerset makes it unique. The ground flora, which includes abundant Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scriptus), varies in conjunction with differences in soils which range from mildly calcareous to acid. The woodland has a large population of homostyle Primroses (Primula vulgaris) which have been the subject of some classic genetic studies. These plants are unique in that they represent a self-fertile form of a normally self-sterile species, and they are of international significance in providing research opportunities.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Sparkford Wood. English Nature. Retrieved on August 21, 2006.
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