The three-lobed water crowfoot, one of Wales’ rarest winter plants has enjoyed an excellent season at one of its key sites on Gower, Swansea leading to a brand new sub-site to act as a home for the species.

Local farmer and conservationist Emma Douglas discovered the new site while out horse riding and the presence of the rare species was later confirmed by Natural Resources Wales (NRW).

The three-lobed water crowfoot is a target species of Natur am Byth, a programme dedicated to the protection and recovery of 67 of Wales most at risk flora and fauna.