Wytham Ditches and Flushes explained

Wytham Ditches and Flushes
Aos:Oxfordshire
Interest:Biological
Area:2.7ha
Notifydate:1986
Map: Magic Map

Wytham Ditches and Flushes is a 2.7abbr=offNaNabbr=off biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Oxford in Oxfordshire.[1] [2]

These ditches have a rich aquatic and fen flora. Uncommon wetland plants include greater water-parsnip, greater spearwort, water violet, brookweed, narrow-leaved water plantain and creeping jenny. There is also a small tussocky field which is kept partly waterlogged by flushes.[3]

References

51.785°N -1.327°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Designated Sites View: Wytham Ditches and Flushes. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 3 June 2020.
  2. Web site: Map of Wytham Ditches and Flushes . Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 3 June 2020.
  3. Web site: Wytham Ditches and Flushes citation. Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. 3 June 2020.