🌿Native Nature

Sheep's-bit

Jasione montana

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Asterales ›Family: Campanulaceae ›Genus: Jasione

About

Jasione montana is a low-growing plant in the family Campanulaceae found in rocky places and upland regions of Europe and western Asia. Common names include sheep's-bit, blue bonnets, blue buttons, blue daisy and iron flower. Due to the similarity of the common name of "sheep's-bit" with that of devil's-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis), it is sometimes called "sheep's-bit scabious" or "sheep scabious", but it is not related to the scabiouses (Dipsacoideae, Caprifoliaceae).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sheep's-bit?
The scientific name of Sheep's-bit is Jasione montana.
What is the conservation status of Sheep's-bit?
The Sheep's-bit has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does Sheep's-bit belong to?
Sheep's-bit belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Sheep's-bit belong to?
Sheep's-bit belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Sheep's-bit belong to?
Sheep's-bit belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Sheep's-bit belong to?
Sheep's-bit belongs to the order Asterales.
What family does Sheep's-bit belong to?
Sheep's-bit belongs to the family Campanulaceae.
What genus does Sheep's-bit belong to?
Sheep's-bit belongs to the genus Jasione.