About Tansyfield

What this resource covers

Tansyfield is a documentary record of field-verified observations, published research summaries, and historical botanical notes related to wildflower meadow ecology, traditional medicinal herb cultivation, and native plant biodiversity across Italy. The content draws from peer-reviewed phytosociological surveys, herbarium archives, and records held by Italian national parks and regional environmental agencies.

The focus areas are:

• Sub-alpine and montane wildflower meadows in national park territories
• Traditional herb field management practices in southern Italy
• Botanical transect data from alpine zones in the Italian Alps and Dolomites
• Distribution patterns of native and endemic plant taxa
• Conservation status assessments for select priority meadow communities

Editorial approach

Articles aim for accuracy rather than completeness. Where primary data sources are available — botanical surveys, park management documents, peer-reviewed species lists — these are cited directly. Where certainty is lower, the text indicates the level of uncertainty rather than presenting inference as established fact.

Content is updated when new survey data becomes available or when corrections are submitted by readers with relevant expertise. Each article carries an "Updated" date reflecting the most recent substantive revision.

Contact and corrections

Corrections, additional source references, and correspondence can be directed to:

• Email: info@tansyfield.eu
• Phone: +39 06 9274 3381
• Address: Via delle Erbe 14, 00185 Rome, Italy
• VAT number: IT12847630588

Use of content

The textual content on this site is provided for informational reference. Republication of substantial portions for commercial purposes requires prior written permission. Factual information drawn from public scientific sources may be used freely with attribution to the original data provider.

Last updated: May 2026