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Mackay's Pouncewort - Marchesinia mackaii

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Mackay's Pouncewort Mackay's Pouncewort - Marchesinia mackaii dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 20 Feb 2023, 4:05 p.m. 19 Feb 2023, 5:05 p.m.
Mackay's Pouncewort Mackay's Pouncewort - Marchesinia mackaii dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 20 Feb 2023, 4:05 p.m. 19 Feb 2023, 5:07 p.m.
Mackay's Pouncewort Mackay's Pouncewort - Marchesinia mackaii dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 20 Feb 2023, 4:05 p.m. 19 Feb 2023, 5:07 p.m.
Mackay's Pouncewort Mackay's Pouncewort - Marchesinia mackaii dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 20 Feb 2023, 4:05 p.m. 19 Feb 2023, 5:08 p.m.
Mackay's Pouncewort Mackay's Pouncewort - Marchesinia mackaii dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 20 Feb 2023, 4:05 p.m. 19 Feb 2023, 5:09 p.m.
Mackay's Pouncewort Mackay's Pouncewort - Marchesinia mackaii dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 20 Feb 2023, 4:05 p.m. 19 Feb 2023, 5:09 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread but local in the Western half of the UK and Ireland. Habitat includes: Shaded, dry, base-rich rocks such as limestone, trees (especially Yew) in places such as dry woodland crags, rock faces, cliffs, old quarries etc.

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