Sites of Special Scientific Interest - Fodderletter - GR NJ 139 218

Wetland/mire and grassland

This site contains a variety of soligenous (ground water fed) mire and grassland communities which were formerly widespread in the straths and glens of upland Moray but which have largely been lost as a result of agricultural improvements. While generally small, mires like this are rich in a variety of different wetland plants and this site includes butterwort (Pinguicula vulgaris) jointed rush, dioecious sedge and bog myrtle. Globe flower, alpine bistort, quaking grass and fragrant orchid are also abundant. The site is also influenced by the presence of unimproved calcareous grassland which is scarce in Moray with species such as Lady's bedstraw and rockrose present.

Fragrant Orchid

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