Lowland grassland or meadow has a rich plant biodiversity; you will find several grass species, and other plants such as Knapweed, Ox-eye Daisy, Chamomile and Bird’s-foot Trefoil. On The Lizard, grassland is particularly noted for supporting several rare clover species, including Long-headed Clover, Western Clover and Twin headed Clover, and other rare plants, such as Field Gentian and Green-winged Orchid. The endangered Marsh Fritillary thrives on The Lizard where its caterpillar foodplant – Devil’s-bit Scabious, grows (for example, the Mullion clifftops). 

Its floral richness means it is important for insects, including pollinators, as well as providing food for some bird species, such as Linnet and Meadow Pipit. The iconic Choughs rely on the closely cropped grassland of the clifftops, where conservation grazing means the Choughs can access insects and larvae in the soil.