Cottonweed, which is part of the daisy family, was first noted by the botanist John Goodyer on Hayling Island, Hampshire, in 1621.

In recent years the plant has been in severe decline and is only found in Wexford, Ireland, having previously been widespread across the UK and Ireland.

Natural England is reintroducing the plant on Sinah Common, a site of special scientific interest on Hayling Island as part of its threatened species recovery actions programme.