The flora of peatlands
Peatlands are particularly rich in heritage species (3 of 8 plants and invertebrates Sch. II DH).
Some peatlands common species
The Hare's-tail cottongrass (Eriophorum vaginatum)
The Common Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia)
The Marsh Saxifrage (Saxifraga hirculus)
Description : perennial herbaceous plant of 20 to 30 cm in height carrying from one to 3 big yellow flowers with small orange points. Entomophilous pollination.
Flowering : from july to september.
Ecology : transition moorlands with groundwater close to the surface and small fluctuations.
The Yellow widelip orchid (Liparis loeselii)
Description : small yellowish green orchid.
Flowering : in june.
Ecology : dune coastal habitats and alkaline low-marshes with often rejuvenatio of the vegetation. Vegetative or sexual reproduction.