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Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.
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Range
Common throughout Britain with the exception of northern Scotland up to altitudes of 470 m (2) (3) and has been introduced to Orkney and Shetland (2). It is widespread in Europe but becomes scarce in the extreme north. It is also found in western Asia, North Africa and the Azores (2).
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You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.
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Habitat
Thrives in disturbed fertile soils in a wide range of habitats including waste ground, roadsides, woods, grassland and railway banks (3). It is very tolerant of rabbit grazing and is a common feature around warrens (2).
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