Greena Moor
Culm grassland is a distinctive habitat type which forms on clay soils overlying carboniferous rocks known as culm measures, and is restricted to south-west England and south Wales.
Greena Moor ©Bob Gibbons/Plantlife
The special vegetation of culm grassland reflects the waterlogged conditions that are the result of high rainfall levels and poorly drained soils. Sadly, the extent of culm grassland in Cornwall has declined dramatically in recent years.
Greena Moor, formerly known as Creddacott Meadows, represents one of the last remaining areas of this special habitat in north Cornwall.
A rich diversity of plants thrive in the wet conditions at Greena Moor including Bog Pimpernel, Marsh Violet, Saw-wort and abundant Meadow Thistle and Devil’s-bit Scabious.
April: Marsh Marigold
May: Cuckooflower, Ragged-Robin, Red Campion
June: Betony, Lousewort, Meadow Vetchling, Marsh Valerian
July: Meadow Thistle, Heath Spotted-orchid, Bog Pimpernel, Common Marsh-bedstraw, Greater Bird's-foot-trefoil
August: Wavy St John's-wort, Whorled Caraway, Saw-wort, Lesser Skullcap, Water Mint, Marsh Ragwort, Common Fleabane
Rare species such as Wavy St. John’s-wort, and Whorled Caraway can also be seen. The reserve is managed by light cattle grazing, which is the traditional management of this type of habitat. Cattle remain on the reserve for most of the year, but are taken off during the wet winter months.
Location: Week St. Mary, Cornwall. Grid Reference: SX 234 963
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Management
Greena Moor is managed by Cornwall Wildlife Trust on behalf of Plantlife
Further details
For further details contact the Plantlife Office or e-mail joe.costley@ plantlife.org.uk