Flora and Fauna
A population of the nationally scarce plant Stinking Hellebore (Helleborus foetidus) grows on scree slopes in the combe, near Cleeve Toot; it is native at this site. Limestone Fern (Gymnocarpum robertianum), another nationally scarce plant, is also found here on limestone scree. Other flowers include the Autumn Gentian, Autumn Ladies'-tresses and Yellow-wort. The site also supports a varied collection of butterflies, with over 30 species recorded. These include Grizzled and Dingy Skippers, Brown Argus and Green Hairstreak.
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