Clinopodium acinos Basil Thyme

A rare annual (sometimes a short-lived perennial) of well-drained, rocky or sandy calcareous places, dunes and arable land. This attractive little plant has undergone a significant decline in Britain and is very rare in Wales. In West Galmorgan, it is found on the south Gower cliffs, on some dunes and in coastal, open mosaic habitats in Neath Port Talbot. There is a remarkable, large population on Baglan Energy Park, whiich is an important national refuge for this species.

Native