Wytham Ditches and Flushes

Wytham Ditches and Flushes
Site of Special Scientific Interest
LocationOxfordshire
Grid referenceSP 465 098[1]
InterestBiological
Area2.7 hectares (6.7 acres)[1]
Notification1986[1]
Location mapMagic Map

Wytham Ditches and Flushes is a 2.7-hectare (6.7-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Oxford in Oxfordshire.[1][2]

These ditches have a rich aquatic and fen flora. Uncommon wetland plants include greater water-parsnip, greater spearwort, water violet, brookweed, narrow-leaved water plantain and creeping jenny. There is also a small tussocky field which is kept partly waterlogged by flushes.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Designated Sites View: Wytham Ditches and Flushes". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  2. ^ "Map of Wytham Ditches and Flushes". Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  3. ^ "Wytham Ditches and Flushes citation" (PDF). Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Natural England. Retrieved 3 June 2020.

51°47′06″N 1°19′37″W / 51.785°N 1.327°W / 51.785; -1.327