Rare trifid bur-marigold thrives in Ailsworth thanks to careful land management
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Rare trifid bur-marigold thrives in Ailsworth thanks to careful land management

9 Sep 2026 · Originally published 9 Sep 2026 8/10 Original headline: Country diary: Wetland plants have prospered this year – and I love this understated beauty | Sarah…
The trifid bur-marigold, a plant currently listed as vulnerable in Great Britain, has seen a successful growth season along the River Nene in Cambridgeshire. By using cattle to create the necessary bare, damp mud for germination, local land management has provided the specific conditions this species needs to recover. This approach offers a practical blueprint for supporting wetland flora that have struggled due to wider environmental changes.
Source: Guardian Env Cambridgeshire
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