Abstract
Fair Isle is a small island of 768 hectares located half way between Orkney and Shetland. In the previous publication of Quinteros Peñafiel et al. (2017), we provided a complete flora for the island. This note updates the status of the Fair Isle flora subsequent to the survey by including corrections, new finds and other notable records.
Highlights
Highlights There was an unexpected number of additions to the Fair Isle list, in 2018
Recent renewed interest in Fair Isle botany has led to more detailed research into dandelion (Taraxacum) taxa and a complete review of eyebright (Euphrasia) taxa
Pteridium aquilinum subsp. aquilinum (L.) Kuhn Fair Isle status: Fair Isle plants confirmed as this subspecies, 16 August 2018, det
Summary
Highlights There was an unexpected number of additions to the Fair Isle list, in 2018. Chamaenerion angustifolium (L.) Holub.: 10 plants, one in flower, disturbed ground behind outbuilding, Bird Observatory at Mavers Cup (HZ 222 723), 16 August 2018, det. Riddiford Fair Isle status: first Fair Isle record; recent colonist, probably within the last five years.
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