bog rush

(Plants) a blackish tufted cyperaceous plant, Schoenus nigricans, growing on boggy ground

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Mae 'na amrywiaeth dirifedi o blanhigion yn tyfu yma gan gynnwys y gorsfrwynen ddu (Schoenus nigricans; Black Bog Rush) sy'n denu'r pryfed tan neu'r magiod.

Tro rownd rhai o gorsydd Mon

Justin added: "Once the heavy machines have done their work, a rich diversity of fen plants will return to Cae Gwyn's marl and peat habitat, including the internationally rare black bog rush and the orchids and dragonflies that love these conditions.

pounds 3.5Mm to heal fens; 'BOOST TO ECONOMY AND ECOLOGY' BY BIGGEST SCHEME OF KIND IN EUROPE

The Anglesey and Llyn fens support plants such as black bog rush and great fen sedge, which depend on the area's calcium-rich waters.

Five-year project in collaboration with farmers to roll back neglect of fens hangs on pounds 3.8m EU grant

Rare bog plants, such as black bog rush and great fen sedge, depend on the area's calcium-rich, acidicwaters, while the fens are home to threatened species such as the southern damselfly, geyer's whorl snail and marsh fritillary butterflies.

Race to save bogs before they dry up; FARM & COUNTRY Project to preserve fens

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