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05-10-2007, 03:26 PM
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| | | Sheep's-bit?
I photographed this last weekend on Hilbre Island off the Wirral coast, Merseyside. I know its a bit past its best but can anyone confirm whether this is Sheep's-bit Jasione montana. Thanks  |
05-10-2007, 03:35 PM
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| | | Re: Sheep's-bit?
Yes that is Sheepsbit - Jasione montana |
05-10-2007, 03:37 PM
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Excellent, thanks Scarlet Pimpernel  |
05-10-2007, 04:58 PM
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| | | Re: Sheep's-bit?
Yep, looks exactly the same as mine in my garden atm!
Nice piccy btw 
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05-10-2007, 05:08 PM
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| | | Re: Sheep's-bit?
I would really love to know why on earth its called SHEEPS BIT??? 
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05-10-2007, 05:58 PM
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| | | Re: Sheep's-bit?
Double posted this...
Last edited by Marvin Africa; 05-10-2007 at 06:06 PM.
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05-10-2007, 06:02 PM
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I would really love to know why on earth its called SHEEPS BIT???
| I think the name Sheep's-bit comes from the way the plant is cropped by sheep.
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05-10-2007, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Marvin Africa  I think the name Sheep's-bit comes from the way the plant is cropped by sheep. | Oh i see thank you Marvin!!
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