A survey of the flora of seven cemeteries in Dundee

Abstract

Two visits were made to seven cemeteries in Dundee in spring and summer 2021-2022, noting all wild vascular plants. 176 species were recorded, with a mean of 63 per cemetery (range 25 to 116), more than in an Easter Ross survey.

Species included Saxifraga granulata (2 sites), Dactylorhiza fuchsia (2sites) and Luzula campestris (3 sites). There was some suggestion of a heathland or woodland origin in a few places. These graveyards were heavily managed with grass cutting and herbicide use, although a few untidy corners survived.