The hay fields are dominated by common bent, " Agrostis capillaris ", and sweet vernal-grass, " Anthoxanthum odoratum ", and support a diversity of forbs, among which globe-flower, " Trollius europaeus ", and marsh-marigold, " Caltha palustris ", are well represented, with early-purple orchid, " Orchis mascula ", among the species present in the wetter areas.
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The main interest in the site lies in its traditionally-managed hay meadows, which support a wide variety of grasses, such as common bent, " Agrostis capillaris ", sweet vernal-grass, " Anthoxanthum odoratum ", and red fescue, " Festuca rubra ", and forbs, such as meadowsweet, " Filipendula ulmaria ", marsh marigold, " Caltha palustris ", and great burnet, " Sanguisorba officinalis ".
