Back on Our Map: Goldilocks aster.
Abstract
This document covers the work Back on Our Map (BOOM) did on the Goldilocks aster (Galatella linosyris), including the propagation techniques, reintroduction, local community involvement and suggested next steps. G.linosyris has been considered extinct in Cumbria since 2007 yet now 185 plants have been reintroduced to the cliffs of Humphrey Head where it was last extant in the county. After detailed investigation into the provenance of particular communities at certain botanical gardens and attempted experiments, it was decided to plant G.linosyris from Cambridge University Botanical Garden (CUBG) as this was thought to contain at least one plant from the original site at Humphrey Head. However, this population did not produce viable seed and only reproduced vegetatively, with evidence of such occurring at the site. Forty five G.linosyris from the Great Orme were then planted adjacent to those from CUBG on Humphrey Head. This Great Orme population does produce viable seed, therefore, it will be incredibly interesting to see how this influences the plants from CUBG.