Sheep's-bit

Priority species or species assemblage

Sheep's-bit

Description

Several species may require reintroductions to support the recovery of their populations in Herefordshire. This involves the deliberate release of the species, either from captivity or areas where populations still remain, to reestablish in areas which it used to inhabit.

Priority

Promote the reintroduction of the plant, Sheep’s-bit where suitable

Priority description

Sheep’s-bit is a low growing plant with light blue flower heads often found on dry acid grasslands. Once established it can grow in large numbers on a site and therefore, reintroduction should enable this species to recover its population in Herefordshire.