{"id":6669,"date":"2022-06-22T21:19:55","date_gmt":"2022-06-22T19:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/?p=6669"},"modified":"2023-10-04T12:16:10","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T10:16:10","slug":"irish-flowers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-flowers\/","title":{"rendered":"Irish Wildflowers Guide: The Most Beautiful Flowers That You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.7%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:66.7%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.7%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:66.7%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.7%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:66.7%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:66.7%; 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}img#mv-trellis-img-31{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-32::before{padding-top:66.7%; }img#mv-trellis-img-32{display:block;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Spring_Gentian_HaraldBiebel.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Spring_Gentian_HaraldBiebel.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Spring_Gentian_HaraldBiebel-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Spring_Gentian_HaraldBiebel-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Spring_Gentian_HaraldBiebel-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Spring_Gentian_HaraldBiebel-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201000%20667'%3E%3Crect%20width='1000'%20height='667'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6735 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Spring_Gentian_HaraldBiebel.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Spring_Gentian_HaraldBiebel.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Spring_Gentian_HaraldBiebel.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Spring_Gentian_HaraldBiebel-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Spring_Gentian_HaraldBiebel-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Spring_Gentian_HaraldBiebel-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Spring_Gentian_HaraldBiebel-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on one of them, we might receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you).<\/em>&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>Thanks for your support!<\/em>&nbsp;(Spring Gentians, Photo: Haraldbiebel via Canva)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Flora of Ireland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ireland is home to many beautiful flowering species and a range of unique habitats.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the fact that Ireland is an island, it is not that surprising that the number of native flowers Ireland has is less than that of its nearby European neighbors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are thought to be about <strong>850 native Irish plants<\/strong> and <strong>28 native trees<\/strong>. These are plants that have over thousands of years adapted to the Irish climate and soil conditions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the native Irish plants and flowers, many other plant species have been both <strong>accidentally or intentionally introduced<\/strong> (such as ornamental garden plants) over the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will introduce you to some of Ireland&rsquo;s most <strong>beautiful native, wild Irish flowers<\/strong>, the <strong>habitats<\/strong> that these common Irish flowers grow in and some of the <strong>threats<\/strong> that they now face.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy the flowers of Ireland images and maybe even learn a bit of Irish as the <strong>Irish flower names<\/strong> for these plants are included too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the national flower of Ireland?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Trifolium_dubium_Irish_Shamrock_Flower_Mantonature_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Trifolium_dubium_Irish_Shamrock_Flower_Mantonature_2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Trifolium_dubium_Irish_Shamrock_Flower_Mantonature_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Trifolium_dubium_Irish_Shamrock_Flower_Mantonature_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Trifolium_dubium_Irish_Shamrock_Flower_Mantonature_2-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Trifolium_dubium_Irish_Shamrock_Flower_Mantonature_2-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Trifolium_dubium_Irish_Shamrock_Flower_Mantonature_2.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6672 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Trifolium_dubium_Irish_Shamrock_Flower_Mantonature_2.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Trifolium_dubium_Irish_Shamrock_Flower_Mantonature_2-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Trifolium_dubium_Irish_Shamrock_Flower_Mantonature_2-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Trifolium_dubium_Irish_Shamrock_Flower_Mantonature_2-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Trifolium_dubium_Irish_Shamrock_Flower_Mantonature_2-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Trifolium_dubium_Irish_Shamrock_Flower_Mantonature_2.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Lesser Trefoil or yellow clover (<\/em>Trifolium dubium<em>) is most typically the flower associated with shamrock. (Photo: Mantonature via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The flower of the shamrock, which is most commonly identified as the clover species <em>Trifolium dubium<\/em>, or <em>Trifolium repens,<\/em> is the national flower of Ireland. While one usually tends to think of only the green leaves of a shamrock, it also has flowers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Ireland, &ldquo;shamrock&rdquo; is most often used to refer to the <strong>three leaf clover <\/strong>or Trifolium species, <em>Trifolium dubium<\/em>, or <em>Trifolium repens<\/em>. The word &ldquo;shamrock&rdquo; itself, comes from the Irish <em><strong>seamair &oacute;g<\/strong><\/em>, which means &ldquo;young clover&rdquo;.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Irish Shamrock Plant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Irish themselves are undecided as to which plant is the &ldquo;true shamrock&rdquo;. One study from 1988 undertaken by E. Charels Nelson of the <strong>National Botanical Gardens<\/strong> in Dublin, found that 46% of the samples of &ldquo;real shamrock&rdquo; sent in by the Irish public was <em>Trifolium dubium or <\/em><strong>Yellow Clover<\/strong><em>. <\/em>Other samples of Irish shamrock submitted by the public included <strong>White Clover<\/strong> (<em>Trifolium repens)<\/em>, <strong>Black Medick<\/strong> (<em>Medicago lupulina<\/em>), <strong>Wood Sorrel<\/strong> (genus Oxalis) and <strong>Red Clover<\/strong> (<em>Trifolium pratense<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This would make the yellow flower of <em>Trifolium dubium<\/em> the most likely candidate for the shamrock flower, and in turn, Ireland&rsquo;s national flower. (An alternative version of Ireland&rsquo;s flower would be the whitish heads of <em>Trifolium repens<\/em>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Trifolium_dubium_Irish_Shamrock_Flower_Ian_Redding.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Trifolium_dubium_Irish_Shamrock_Flower_Ian_Redding.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Trifolium_dubium_Irish_Shamrock_Flower_Ian_Redding-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Trifolium_dubium_Irish_Shamrock_Flower_Ian_Redding-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Trifolium_dubium_Irish_Shamrock_Flower_Ian_Redding-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Trifolium_dubium_Irish_Shamrock_Flower_Ian_Redding-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Trifolium_dubium_Irish_Shamrock_Flower_Ian_Redding.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6674 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Trifolium_dubium_Irish_Shamrock_Flower_Ian_Redding.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Trifolium_dubium_Irish_Shamrock_Flower_Ian_Redding-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Trifolium_dubium_Irish_Shamrock_Flower_Ian_Redding-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Trifolium_dubium_Irish_Shamrock_Flower_Ian_Redding-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Trifolium_dubium_Irish_Shamrock_Flower_Ian_Redding-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Trifolium_dubium_Irish_Shamrock_Flower_Ian_Redding.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Young and mature flower of Yellow Clover. (Photo: Ian_Redding via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">History of the Shamrock<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Shamrock has been associated with the Emerald Isle for a long time. One of Ireland&rsquo;s most famous legends says that Saint Patrick himself used the three-leaf clover to explain the <strong>story of the Holy Trinity<\/strong>.*&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it may be hard to decipher fact from fiction with regards to the patron saint of Ireland, what is thought to be true is that Shamrock has been used to adorn Irish people&rsquo;s hats and clothes to <strong>mark St. Patrick&rsquo;s Day<\/strong> (which is on March 17th), since around the 17th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From around the 18th century, the Shamrock has been used as a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-symbols\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">symbol of Ireland<\/a><\/strong> and its popularity continued to grow as the Irish emigrated and brought their culture to the four corners of the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, the Shamrock is probably the most widely used of all the national symbols of Ireland and features as part of the emblems of many different organizations such as <strong>Tourism Ireland<\/strong> (which covers tourism throughout Ireland, both north and south of the border), to the <strong>Irish Farmers Association<\/strong> (Republic of Ireland).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*The number three has always had strong significance in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-culture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Celtic culture<\/a><\/strong> with the existence of triple deities, such as the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/the-morrigan-goddess\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Morrigan<\/a><\/strong> and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/celtic-gods-and-celtic-goddesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Goddess Brigit<\/a><\/strong>, as well as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/celtic-symbols-and-meanings\/\">Celtic symbols<\/a><\/strong>, such as the <strong>triskele<\/strong> and <strong>triquetra<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Celtic art has also been greatly inspired by animal and plant motifs. <strong>Celtic flower and animal patterns<\/strong> can be seen in some of the details of the ornate borders of the illustrated manuscripts, such as the <strong>Book of Durrow<\/strong> and the <strong>Book of Kells<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">National Flower of Northern Ireland&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Flax_linum_usitatissimum_Flower_of_Northern_Ireland_Habrda.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Flax_linum_usitatissimum_Flower_of_Northern_Ireland_Habrda.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Flax_linum_usitatissimum_Flower_of_Northern_Ireland_Habrda-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Flax_linum_usitatissimum_Flower_of_Northern_Ireland_Habrda-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Flax_linum_usitatissimum_Flower_of_Northern_Ireland_Habrda-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Flax_linum_usitatissimum_Flower_of_Northern_Ireland_Habrda-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Flax_linum_usitatissimum_Flower_of_Northern_Ireland_Habrda.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6676 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Flax_linum_usitatissimum_Flower_of_Northern_Ireland_Habrda.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Flax_linum_usitatissimum_Flower_of_Northern_Ireland_Habrda-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Flax_linum_usitatissimum_Flower_of_Northern_Ireland_Habrda-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Flax_linum_usitatissimum_Flower_of_Northern_Ireland_Habrda-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Flax_linum_usitatissimum_Flower_of_Northern_Ireland_Habrda-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Flax_linum_usitatissimum_Flower_of_Northern_Ireland_Habrda.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Flax or <\/em>Linum usitatissimum<em>. (Photo: habrda via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Flax flower<\/strong> (<em>Linum usitatissimum)<\/em> is often used as the national flower of Northern Ireland and is found on the Northern Ireland Assembly emblem.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Linen, which is made from the fiber of Flax, is one of the <strong>oldest fabrics <\/strong>and has a long tradition of production and usage throughout the island of Ireland.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Northern Ireland<\/strong>, however, has a particularly strong association with linen as it became a major production hub from about the late 17th century. This was largely as a result of the <strong>new knowledge and techniques<\/strong> that <strong>Huguenots<\/strong> fleeing persecution in France brought with them when they settled in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Shamrock<\/strong> is also used as a national symbol in Northern Ireland. It is sometimes shown alongside the other national symbols of the United Kingdom, including the Thistle of Scotland, the Rose of England and the leek of Wales.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the symbols found on the badge of the Northern Ireland Police Service is the Shamrock.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flowers associated with Ireland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a little ironic, but some of the flowers that people most associate with Ireland, are not actually flowers that are indigenious to Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fuchsia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fuchsia_Kevin4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fuchsia_Kevin4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fuchsia_Kevin4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fuchsia_Kevin4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fuchsia_Kevin4-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fuchsia_Kevin4-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fuchsia_Kevin4.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6678 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fuchsia_Kevin4.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fuchsia_Kevin4-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fuchsia_Kevin4-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fuchsia_Kevin4-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fuchsia_Kevin4-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fuchsia_Kevin4.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fuchsia magellanica <em>(Photo: kevinr4)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuschia (<em>Fuchsia magellanica<\/em>) is a <strong>plant native to South America<\/strong> and was first introduced into Ireland as an ornamental garden plant, which was commonly planted as hedging. The Irish name for the red teardrop flowers is <em><strong>deora D&eacute;<\/strong><\/em>, which means &ldquo;tears of God&rdquo;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mild climate near the coast, particularly in and around <strong>West Cork <\/strong>and the <strong>Dingle Peninsula<\/strong> is very suited to this deciduous shrub. During the summer months up until about October, the view of unmissable, <strong>vibrant red and purple flowers<\/strong> dotting the hedges that line the narrow roads is quite a sight!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fuchsia_hedge_mikedabell.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fuchsia_hedge_mikedabell.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fuchsia_hedge_mikedabell-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fuchsia_hedge_mikedabell-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fuchsia_hedge_mikedabell-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fuchsia_hedge_mikedabell-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fuchsia_hedge_mikedabell.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6680 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fuchsia_hedge_mikedabell.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fuchsia_hedge_mikedabell-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fuchsia_hedge_mikedabell-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fuchsia_hedge_mikedabell-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fuchsia_hedge_mikedabell-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Fuchsia_hedge_mikedabell.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A Fuchsia hedge on the west coast of Ireland. (Photo: mikedabell via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The flowers are often used as a design in jewelry, pottery and other handmade items from the west of Ireland. The widespread abundance and popularity of Fuchsia has led to it becoming the Irish flower symbol logo for &ldquo;<strong>A taste of West Cork<\/strong>&rdquo;, which is used to identify local goods and services from West Cork.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to its popularity, Fuchsia is sometimes unofficially referred to as the Irish national flower.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Montbretia&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Montbretia_setemberlegs.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Montbretia_setemberlegs.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Montbretia_setemberlegs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Montbretia_setemberlegs-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Montbretia_setemberlegs-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Montbretia_setemberlegs-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Montbretia_setemberlegs.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6682 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Montbretia_setemberlegs.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Montbretia_setemberlegs-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Montbretia_setemberlegs-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Montbretia_setemberlegs-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Montbretia_setemberlegs-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Montbretia_setemberlegs.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Montbretia grows frequently along roadsides. (Photo: septemberlegs via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuchsia is often seen growing near the <strong>red-orange<\/strong> flowers of Montbretia (<em>Crocosmia &times; crocosmiiflora<\/em>), which are also commonly seen along roadsides and occasionally riverbanks in late summer and autumn. This hybrid cross is thought to have <strong>originated in France towards the end of the 19th century<\/strong> and was introduced to gardens in Ireland soon afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easter Lily<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Easter_lilies_Cala_Lily_Siriak.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6684\" width=\"821\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Easter_lilies_Cala_Lily_Siriak.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Easter_lilies_Cala_Lily_Siriak-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Easter_lilies_Cala_Lily_Siriak-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Easter_lilies_Cala_Lily_Siriak-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Easter_lilies_Cala_Lily_Siriak-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Easter_lilies_Cala_Lily_Siriak.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6684 lazyload\" width=\"821\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Easter_lilies_Cala_Lily_Siriak.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Easter_lilies_Cala_Lily_Siriak-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Easter_lilies_Cala_Lily_Siriak-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Easter_lilies_Cala_Lily_Siriak-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Easter_lilies_Cala_Lily_Siriak-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Easter_lilies_Cala_Lily_Siriak.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Easter Lily or Calla Lily (Photo: Sirirak via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Easter Lily is most well known as the <strong>Calla Lily<\/strong> and is native to <strong>southern Africa<\/strong>. These ornamental flowers became a popular <strong>symbol of remembrance<\/strong> to those who died as part of the <strong>1916 Easter Rising in Ireland<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1926, <strong>Cumann na mBan<\/strong> (which translates to the &ldquo;The Women&rsquo;s Council&rdquo;, a female group who supported the Irish Republican Army during the War of Independence) started selling these Easter Lilies as badges outside churches on Easter Sunday to raise funds for the families who had lost loved ones during the Rising of 1916.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The green, white and orange colors of the Irish flag are present in these flowers, making them a suitable choice for Irish nationalists.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The association of Easter Lilies with purity and radiance also makes flower arrangements with these lilies a frequent choice of Irish flowers for funerals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is worth noting that the <strong>Calla Lily is toxic<\/strong> due to the <strong>insoluble crystals of calcium oxalate<\/strong> that are found in the plant, so it is best to keep <strong>small children and pets at their distance<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14 Native Flowers of Ireland and Meanings (with Irish Plant Names)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following plants will give you a good overview of the names of Irish flowers and where to find them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make it a little easier to follow, the Irish wild flowers have been divided into the time of year when you are most likely to spot each flowering species.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Spring Flowers that grow in Ireland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wood Anemone&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wood_anemone_Tom_Meaker_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wood_anemone_Tom_Meaker_2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wood_anemone_Tom_Meaker_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wood_anemone_Tom_Meaker_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wood_anemone_Tom_Meaker_2-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wood_anemone_Tom_Meaker_2-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wood_anemone_Tom_Meaker_2.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6686 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wood_anemone_Tom_Meaker_2.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wood_anemone_Tom_Meaker_2-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wood_anemone_Tom_Meaker_2-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wood_anemone_Tom_Meaker_2-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wood_anemone_Tom_Meaker_2-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Wood_anemone_Tom_Meaker_2.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Wood Anemone (Photo: Tom Meaker via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Irish Name: <strong>Lus na gaoithe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Latin name: <em><strong>Anemone nemorosa<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family: <em><strong>Ranunculaceae<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The delicate white Irish flowers of the Wood Anemone are found often in carpets in <strong>semi-shaded areas<\/strong> of woodlands, alongside roads and streams across Ireland during spring time (roughly from late February or March). Occasionally, the flowers are tinged with a faint pink or purple color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Irish, their name is <em><strong>Lus na gaoithe<\/strong><\/em> (Plant of the wind). This name perfectly reflects the flexible nature of the stem, which continually tilts and bends with the slightest little gust of wind. The plant is also occasionally called &ldquo;<strong>Windflower<\/strong>&rdquo;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually the flowers do not face upwards, but hang slightly to one side. Each flower contains somewhere between 5 and 10 sepals (similar to petals, but leaf-like).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sap of the Wood Anemone can cause <strong>skin irritation<\/strong> and there are also <strong>toxic compounds that are poisonous to humans<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesser Celandine&nbsp; <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lesser_Celandine_pavrich.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lesser_Celandine_pavrich.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lesser_Celandine_pavrich-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lesser_Celandine_pavrich-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lesser_Celandine_pavrich-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lesser_Celandine_pavrich-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lesser_Celandine_pavrich.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6688 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lesser_Celandine_pavrich.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lesser_Celandine_pavrich-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lesser_Celandine_pavrich-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lesser_Celandine_pavrich-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lesser_Celandine_pavrich-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Lesser_Celandine_pavrich.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Lesser Celandine. (Photo: pavrich via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Irish Name: <em><strong>Gr&aacute;n arc&aacute;in<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Latin name: <em><strong>Ficaria verna &nbsp;(Ranunculus ficaria)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family: <em><strong>Ranunculaceae<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of the early plants that in Ireland flower in springtime are yellow. The Lesser Celandine is one such early spring flower that provides much needed nectar for early pollinators. The <strong>golden-yellow flowers <\/strong>contain about 8-10 petals and are sensitive to light. Flowers close during dull days, as well as at night.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is best to look for these flowers in damper areas such as in wooded areas, but also along rivers, at the base of hedges and along roadsides. The <strong>heart shaped leaves <\/strong>of the plant are a good identifier and are usually hairless. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flowering can begin as early as December and continue through spring until about May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently this species has been placed in its own genus (<em>Ficaria<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also thought to have been used as a <strong>herbal treatment for piles<\/strong> (hence the name <strong>Pileworth<\/strong>), as well as <strong>scurvy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Primrose&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Primua_vulgaris_loflo69.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Primua_vulgaris_loflo69.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Primua_vulgaris_loflo69-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Primua_vulgaris_loflo69-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Primua_vulgaris_loflo69-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Primua_vulgaris_loflo69-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Primua_vulgaris_loflo69.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6690 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Primua_vulgaris_loflo69.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Primua_vulgaris_loflo69-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Primua_vulgaris_loflo69-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Primua_vulgaris_loflo69-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Primua_vulgaris_loflo69-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Primua_vulgaris_loflo69.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Primrose (Photo: loflo69 via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Irish Name: <strong>Sabhairc&iacute;n<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Latin name: <em><strong>Primula vulgaris&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family: <em><strong>Primulaceae<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Primrose is a perennial plant, native to Ireland that is most usually a <strong>creamy yellow color<\/strong>, but has also been found in other colors, such as a <strong>pure white and pink<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This ground hugging plant has quite prominent wrinkled leaves that spread out in the form of a rosette from its base.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the right conditions, most notably in a protected, sheltered area, Primroses can also <strong>flower as early as December<\/strong>.&nbsp; Damp soil that is slightly acidic tends to suit the primrose best. They are often found in wooded areas and along roadsides.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Primrose is somewhat similar to a <strong>Cowslip<\/strong> (<em>Primua veris<\/em>). One of the most obvious differences is that Primroses have a <strong>single stem for each flower<\/strong>, whereas the <strong>Cowslip has multiple flowers coming from a single stem<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Late Spring Flowers of Ireland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bluebell&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bluebell_Tom_Meaker.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bluebell_Tom_Meaker.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bluebell_Tom_Meaker-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bluebell_Tom_Meaker-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bluebell_Tom_Meaker-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bluebell_Tom_Meaker-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bluebell_Tom_Meaker.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6692 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bluebell_Tom_Meaker.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bluebell_Tom_Meaker-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bluebell_Tom_Meaker-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bluebell_Tom_Meaker-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bluebell_Tom_Meaker-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bluebell_Tom_Meaker.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Native Bluebell (Photo: Tom Meaker via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Irish Name: <strong>Coinnle coora&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Latin name: <em><strong>Hyacinthoides non-scripta<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family: <em><strong>Lilaceae<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bluebells are most often found in woodlands, before the tree canopy has closed. This plant in Ireland flowers around April and May.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sight of a carpet of pretty Bluebells is really a spectacular one to behold. Quite often other flowering plants such as Primrose, Wood Anemone, Dog Violet and Lesser Celandine are also part of this carpet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>native Bluebell <\/strong><em>Hyacinthoides non-scripta <\/em>is very similar to the <strong>Spanish Bluebell<\/strong> (<em>Hyacinthoides hispanica) <\/em>which seems to be becoming more widespread in Ireland. The tubular flowers of the native Bluebell curl backwards, are darker in color and have a distinctive scent when compared with the Spanish Bluebells.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Narrower leaves are also found on the native plant (roughly about 1.5 cm wide).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make matters a little bit more confusing, hybrid varieties of both the native Bluebell and the Spanish Bluebell now also exist. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bGrWkRw70JU&amp;t=4s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>video<\/strong><\/a> from the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/iwt.ie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Irish National Wildlife Trust<\/a><\/strong> explains the differences quite clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bluebells_Northern_ireland_Sara_winter.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bluebells_Northern_ireland_Sara_winter.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bluebells_Northern_ireland_Sara_winter-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bluebells_Northern_ireland_Sara_winter-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bluebells_Northern_ireland_Sara_winter-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bluebells_Northern_ireland_Sara_winter-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bluebells_Northern_ireland_Sara_winter.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6694 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bluebells_Northern_ireland_Sara_winter.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bluebells_Northern_ireland_Sara_winter-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bluebells_Northern_ireland_Sara_winter-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bluebells_Northern_ireland_Sara_winter-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bluebells_Northern_ireland_Sara_winter-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bluebells_Northern_ireland_Sara_winter.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-13\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A Bluebell wood in Northern Ireland. (Photo: Sara_winter via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many bluebell flower meanings and associations especially with magic. According to folklore, Bluebell woods are often <strong>enchanted with fairy folk<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fun fact<\/strong>: Bluebells are poisonous, but have been used for some practical purposes through the ages, such as the gluey substance made from the <strong>sap that was used in the process of bookbinding<\/strong> and to <strong>prevent damage by insects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring Gentian&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gentiana_verna_Tinieder.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gentiana_verna_Tinieder.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gentiana_verna_Tinieder-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gentiana_verna_Tinieder-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gentiana_verna_Tinieder-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gentiana_verna_Tinieder-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gentiana_verna_Tinieder.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6696 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gentiana_verna_Tinieder.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gentiana_verna_Tinieder-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gentiana_verna_Tinieder-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gentiana_verna_Tinieder-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gentiana_verna_Tinieder-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gentiana_verna_Tinieder.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-14\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Spring Gentians (Photo: Tinieder via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Irish Name: <strong>Ceadharlach Bealtaine&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Latin Name: <em><strong>Gentiana verna&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family: <em><strong>Gentianaceae<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most electrifying floral sights in Ireland is the vivid blue of the <strong>Spring Gentian<\/strong>. This beautiful flower is found primarily in the <strong>Burren, County Clare<\/strong> and also in County Galway and County Mayo. It has become one of the best known of all blue Irish flowers and is probably the most famous of all the many species of plants in the Burren.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <strong>Alpine plant<\/strong> is almost exclusively found at higher elevations (higher than ca. 460 m), but in the Burren, thanks to its unusual geology, unique climate and grazing management, it is found close to sea level in the <strong>calcareous grasslands<\/strong> and <strong>limestone pavements<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trumpet-shaped flowers come into bloom between April and June. Each flower has <strong>five bright blue petal lobes<\/strong>, with a white central tube. Occasionally, these gentians are also found in white.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This species is listed in the <strong>Red Data List of Vascular Plants<\/strong> as being <strong>near threatened<\/strong>. If you are lucky enough to catch a glimpse, please take care not to damage the plants in any way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bog Rosemary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bog_rosemary_Grigorii_Pisotckii.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bog_rosemary_Grigorii_Pisotckii.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bog_rosemary_Grigorii_Pisotckii-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bog_rosemary_Grigorii_Pisotckii-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bog_rosemary_Grigorii_Pisotckii-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bog_rosemary_Grigorii_Pisotckii-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bog_rosemary_Grigorii_Pisotckii.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6698 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bog_rosemary_Grigorii_Pisotckii.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bog_rosemary_Grigorii_Pisotckii-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bog_rosemary_Grigorii_Pisotckii-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bog_rosemary_Grigorii_Pisotckii-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bog_rosemary_Grigorii_Pisotckii-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bog_rosemary_Grigorii_Pisotckii.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-15\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Bog Rosemary (Photo: Grigorii Pisotckii via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Irish Name: <strong>Lus na m&oacute;inte<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Latin Name:<em> <strong>Andromeda polifolia<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family: <em><strong>Ericaceae<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During May and June, the small, round pink flowers of Bog Rosemary can be occasionally seen in the lowland raised bogs, mostly in and around the midlands of Ireland, with some scattered locations in Northern Ireland as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During early flowering, the <strong>bell-shaped flowers are a deeper pink color<\/strong> and tend to <strong>lighten to light pink <\/strong>or almost white by the end of June. The small shrub rarely grows to heights of more than about 40cm (ca. 1.3ft)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the rare Irish wildflowers that is protected due to its declining numbers. It is quite sensitive to changes in bogs, particularly in relation to bog water levels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the centuries, destruction of the raised bogs on which this plant grows has greatly impacted its population. Ongoing habitat loss through drainage and agriculture, as well as further exploitation of the raised bogs as a fuel and compost source in the form of peat continues to <strong>threaten the future of this plant<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the name Bog Rosemary, might lead you to believe that it is closely related to the herb, this is not the case. Bog <strong>Rosemary is a poisonous plant that should not be ingested<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring Squill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Spring_squill_fabioveronesi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Spring_squill_fabioveronesi.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Spring_squill_fabioveronesi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Spring_squill_fabioveronesi-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Spring_squill_fabioveronesi-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Spring_squill_fabioveronesi-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Spring_squill_fabioveronesi.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6700 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Spring_squill_fabioveronesi.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Spring_squill_fabioveronesi-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Spring_squill_fabioveronesi-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Spring_squill_fabioveronesi-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Spring_squill_fabioveronesi-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Spring_squill_fabioveronesi.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-16\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Spring Squill (Photo: fabioveronesi via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Irish Name: <strong>Sciolla earraigh<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Latin Name: <strong>Scilla verna<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family: <em><strong>Asparagaceae<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Spring Squill is a delicate plant typically found in areas near the coast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is well adapted to <strong>sea spray<\/strong> and can be often found on dry cliff tops, rocky slopes and coastal grassy areas along the eastern coast of Ireland. Previous records have shown that it was once more abundant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This perennial bulb flowers between April and May and produces <strong>blue-lilac, pointed flowers<\/strong>. The flowers are <strong>star shaped<\/strong> with six petals and produce black seeds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring Squill plants rarely grow to heights of more than about 20cm (ca. 8&rdquo;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yellow Rattle&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Yellow_rattle_Tom_Meaker.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Yellow_rattle_Tom_Meaker.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Yellow_rattle_Tom_Meaker-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Yellow_rattle_Tom_Meaker-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Yellow_rattle_Tom_Meaker-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Yellow_rattle_Tom_Meaker-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Yellow_rattle_Tom_Meaker.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6702 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Yellow_rattle_Tom_Meaker.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Yellow_rattle_Tom_Meaker-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Yellow_rattle_Tom_Meaker-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Yellow_rattle_Tom_Meaker-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Yellow_rattle_Tom_Meaker-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Yellow_rattle_Tom_Meaker.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-17\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Yellow Rattle (Photo: Tom Meaker via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Irish Name: <strong>Gliogr&aacute;n<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Latin name: <strong><em>Rhinanthus minor<\/em>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family: <em><strong>Scrophulariaceae<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Yellow Rattle is a meadow flower that appears in <strong>semi-natural grassland<\/strong> and dune areas from around May to the end of August. It has yellow flowers that are found on leafy spikes. The stem of the plant is typically black and the leaves are narrow, with a serrated edge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the name suggests, this plant does <strong>rattle<\/strong> when the wildflower seeds are present inside the little bladder-like capsules, which occurs towards the end of summer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This plant is sometimes known as the &ldquo;<strong>Meadow Maker<\/strong>&rdquo; as it is semi-parasitic and can absorb nutrients from nearby plants. When these Irish wildflower seeds are sown into grass swards, it weakens the dominant grasses and enables other wildflowers to grow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Native Irish flowers of Summer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Devils Bit Scabious&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Devils_Bit_Scabious_Phil-BIrd-LRPS_CPAGB.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Devils_Bit_Scabious_Phil-BIrd-LRPS_CPAGB.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Devils_Bit_Scabious_Phil-BIrd-LRPS_CPAGB-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Devils_Bit_Scabious_Phil-BIrd-LRPS_CPAGB-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Devils_Bit_Scabious_Phil-BIrd-LRPS_CPAGB-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Devils_Bit_Scabious_Phil-BIrd-LRPS_CPAGB-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Devils_Bit_Scabious_Phil-BIrd-LRPS_CPAGB.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6704 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Devils_Bit_Scabious_Phil-BIrd-LRPS_CPAGB.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Devils_Bit_Scabious_Phil-BIrd-LRPS_CPAGB-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Devils_Bit_Scabious_Phil-BIrd-LRPS_CPAGB-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Devils_Bit_Scabious_Phil-BIrd-LRPS_CPAGB-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Devils_Bit_Scabious_Phil-BIrd-LRPS_CPAGB-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Devils_Bit_Scabious_Phil-BIrd-LRPS_CPAGB.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-18\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Devil&rsquo;s Bit Scabious (Photo: Phil Bird LRPS CPAGB via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Irish Name: <strong>Odhrach bhallach&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Latin name: <em><strong>Succisa pratensis<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family: <em><strong>Dipsacaceae<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From June to October the blue <strong>violet heads<\/strong> of the Devil&rsquo;s Bit Scabious can be found scattered across a wide variety of different habitat types. It is possible to find this plant growing in a hedgerow, or pasture and also in a bog. Although it can be abundant in certain areas, it is not as widespread as it once was in Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Multiple little flowers (each with four petals) are compactly arranged in the rounded head of this plant. Most of the smooth, oval leaves are located close to the ground and the flowers are held aloft on tall stems (ca. 1m or 3ft).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As well as being an important source of nectar for insects late in the summer, this plant is the main source of food for the protected <strong>Marsh Fritillary Butterfly<\/strong> (<em>Euphydryas aurinia)<\/em>. This butterfly is one of the few butterflies in Ireland that is <strong>legally protected<\/strong> under the <strong>European Union Habitats and Species Directive (Annex II)<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marsh_fritillary_Butterfly_Ivan_Marjanovic.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marsh_fritillary_Butterfly_Ivan_Marjanovic.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marsh_fritillary_Butterfly_Ivan_Marjanovic-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marsh_fritillary_Butterfly_Ivan_Marjanovic-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marsh_fritillary_Butterfly_Ivan_Marjanovic-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marsh_fritillary_Butterfly_Ivan_Marjanovic-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marsh_fritillary_Butterfly_Ivan_Marjanovic.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6706 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marsh_fritillary_Butterfly_Ivan_Marjanovic.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marsh_fritillary_Butterfly_Ivan_Marjanovic-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marsh_fritillary_Butterfly_Ivan_Marjanovic-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marsh_fritillary_Butterfly_Ivan_Marjanovic-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marsh_fritillary_Butterfly_Ivan_Marjanovic-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marsh_fritillary_Butterfly_Ivan_Marjanovic.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-19\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Marsh Fritillary Butterfly (Photo: Marjanovic via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a <strong>fun fact<\/strong> about this species: The unusual name for this plant comes from its short root. In comparison to the height of the plant, the roots are quite short and it is said that the devil bit off the roots of the plant.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also thought that this plant was used as a herbal cure for <strong>skin ailments<\/strong>, such as <strong>scabies<\/strong>, hence the inclusion of scabious in its name.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is possible to use the flowers of this plant to create a <strong>blue dye<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marsh Cinquefoil&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marsh_Cinquefoil_Mantonature.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marsh_Cinquefoil_Mantonature.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marsh_Cinquefoil_Mantonature-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marsh_Cinquefoil_Mantonature-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marsh_Cinquefoil_Mantonature-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marsh_Cinquefoil_Mantonature-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marsh_Cinquefoil_Mantonature.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6708 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marsh_Cinquefoil_Mantonature.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marsh_Cinquefoil_Mantonature-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marsh_Cinquefoil_Mantonature-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marsh_Cinquefoil_Mantonature-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marsh_Cinquefoil_Mantonature-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marsh_Cinquefoil_Mantonature.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-20\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Marsh Cinquefoil (Photo: Mantonature via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Irish Name: <strong>Cn&oacute; l&eacute;ana&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Latin Name: <em><strong>Potentilla palustris<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family: <em><strong>Rosaceae<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Between the months of May and July, the unusual <strong>plum colored flowers<\/strong> of the Marsh Cinquefoil can be seen in damp areas such as bogs, marshes, wet pools and wet grasslands.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Star-shaped flowers are not a very common sight in the environment where these plants grow. Each flower has five large sepals (similar to petals, but leaf-like) and are usually between 2-2.5 cm (0.7-0.9&rdquo;) in diameter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bees and flies are regular visitors to these flowers due to its plentiful nectar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The leaves are narrow and the tips of the leaf teeth are red in color. This perennial plant can grow to about 35cm (ca. 14&rdquo;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another name for this plant is <strong>Bog Strawberry<\/strong> or <strong>Marsh Strawberry<\/strong>, as the fruit of this plant resembles that of a strawberry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to land drainage, habitat destruction, this native species is declining in number, especially in the south of Ireland.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Honeysuckle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Honeysuckle_shugsfishing.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Honeysuckle_shugsfishing.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Honeysuckle_shugsfishing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Honeysuckle_shugsfishing-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Honeysuckle_shugsfishing-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Honeysuckle_shugsfishing-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Honeysuckle_shugsfishing.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6710 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Honeysuckle_shugsfishing.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Honeysuckle_shugsfishing-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Honeysuckle_shugsfishing-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Honeysuckle_shugsfishing-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Honeysuckle_shugsfishing-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Honeysuckle_shugsfishing.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-21\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Honeysuckle (Photo: shugsfishing via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Irish Name: <strong>T&aacute;thfh&eacute;ithleann<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Latin name: <em><strong>Lonicera periclymenum<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family: <em><strong>Caprifoliaceae<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Honeysuckle<\/strong>, which is also known as <strong>Woodbine<\/strong>, is a deciduous climbing shrub often found in hedgerows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tubular flowers which open with a large upper and small lower lip, undergo a <strong>color transformation<\/strong> from pink when unopened, to white when opened and yellow when pollinated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compact clusters of <strong>shiny, poisonous red berries<\/strong> that appear to be semi-transparent appear later in the year after pollination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Honeysuckle has a <strong>very fragrant smell<\/strong>, which attracts bees and other insects during the day. During the late evening and night, the fragrance is typically stronger in order to attract the moths that take over the night time pollination shift!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Late flowering plant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ivy&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ivy_Mantonature.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ivy_Mantonature.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ivy_Mantonature-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ivy_Mantonature-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ivy_Mantonature-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ivy_Mantonature-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ivy_Mantonature.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6712 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ivy_Mantonature.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ivy_Mantonature-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ivy_Mantonature-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ivy_Mantonature-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ivy_Mantonature-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ivy_Mantonature.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-22\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Common Ivy (Photo: Mantonature via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Irish Name: <strong>Eidhne&aacute;n<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Latin Name: <strong><em>Hedera helix<\/em>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family: <em><strong>Araliaceae<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the plants that is abundant, and has somewhat of a bad reputation for &ldquo;strangling&rdquo; plants is Ivy. This is an old misconception, as in the vast majority of cases, the Ivy is not causing major damage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ivy is part of the natural ecosystem in Ireland and plays a <strong>crucial role in supporting biodiversity<\/strong> here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, Ivy is a very important plant for pollinators as it is one of the few plants to flower late in the year in Ireland (November and December). Not only does it <strong>provide for pollinators<\/strong> at a time of the year where typically food is scarce, but its berries are also an important <strong>source of food for birds and other animals<\/strong> during the winter months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Atlantic_ivy_gratysanna.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Atlantic_ivy_gratysanna.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Atlantic_ivy_gratysanna-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Atlantic_ivy_gratysanna-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Atlantic_ivy_gratysanna-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Atlantic_ivy_gratysanna-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Atlantic_ivy_gratysanna.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6714 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Atlantic_ivy_gratysanna.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Atlantic_ivy_gratysanna-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Atlantic_ivy_gratysanna-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Atlantic_ivy_gratysanna-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Atlantic_ivy_gratysanna-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Atlantic_ivy_gratysanna.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-23\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Atlantic Ivy or Hedera Hibernica (Photo: Gratysanna via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is another type of Ivy, called <strong>Atlantic Ivy<\/strong> (Latin name <em>Hedera hibernica<\/em>, that is slightly different from common Ivy. It is found in Ireland, Scotland and Portugal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Differences between the two types of Ivy are limited. The leaves of <em>Hedera hibernica <\/em>are slightly larger and may fall off in winter if there is a severe frost. It is also thought to have a sweeter smell than the common Ivy, <em>Hedera helix<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Native Plants of Ireland &ndash; In Flower All Year Round<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">European Gorse &nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ulex_europaeus_Ankkorlight.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ulex_europaeus_Ankkorlight.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ulex_europaeus_Ankkorlight-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ulex_europaeus_Ankkorlight-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ulex_europaeus_Ankkorlight-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ulex_europaeus_Ankkorlight-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ulex_europaeus_Ankkorlight.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6716 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ulex_europaeus_Ankkorlight.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ulex_europaeus_Ankkorlight-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ulex_europaeus_Ankkorlight-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ulex_europaeus_Ankkorlight-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ulex_europaeus_Ankkorlight-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ulex_europaeus_Ankkorlight.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-24\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>European Gorse (Photo Ankorlight via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Irish Name: <strong>Aiteann gallda&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Latin Name: <em><strong>Ulex europaeus<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family: <em><strong>Fabaceae<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gorse<\/strong> is one of the plants that can be found flowering all year round in Ireland, although the peak flowering time is usually around April. It is typically found growing in slightly acidic soil conditions in grasslands, at the edge of woods, hedgerows and roadsides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This spiny shrub with <strong>bright yellow flowers<\/strong> is easy to spot on the landscape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gorse, which is also sometimes known as <strong>furze<\/strong> or <strong>whin<\/strong>, can grow to about 2 m in height and has strong thorns instead of leaves. It is a member of the pea or Fabaceae family, which can be seen by the shape of the two-lipped flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gorse_Wicklow_Way_Ireland_Sebastian_Schmidt.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gorse_Wicklow_Way_Ireland_Sebastian_Schmidt.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gorse_Wicklow_Way_Ireland_Sebastian_Schmidt-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gorse_Wicklow_Way_Ireland_Sebastian_Schmidt-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gorse_Wicklow_Way_Ireland_Sebastian_Schmidt-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gorse_Wicklow_Way_Ireland_Sebastian_Schmidt-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gorse_Wicklow_Way_Ireland_Sebastian_Schmidt.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6718 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gorse_Wicklow_Way_Ireland_Sebastian_Schmidt.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gorse_Wicklow_Way_Ireland_Sebastian_Schmidt-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gorse_Wicklow_Way_Ireland_Sebastian_Schmidt-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gorse_Wicklow_Way_Ireland_Sebastian_Schmidt-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gorse_Wicklow_Way_Ireland_Sebastian_Schmidt-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Gorse_Wicklow_Way_Ireland_Sebastian_Schmidt.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-25\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Gorse along the Wicklow Way (Photo: Sebastian Schmidt via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the easiest ways to identify this type of gorse is by the <strong>fragrant smell<\/strong> of its flowers that resembles <strong>coconut<\/strong>. The other type of gorse that grows in Ireland, western or autumn gorse (<em>Ulex gallii<\/em>), which flowers from July to September and is usually smaller than <em>Ulex europaeus<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Daisy&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Daisy_IHervas.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Daisy_IHervas.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Daisy_IHervas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Daisy_IHervas-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Daisy_IHervas-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Daisy_IHervas-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Daisy_IHervas.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6720 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Daisy_IHervas.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Daisy_IHervas-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Daisy_IHervas-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Daisy_IHervas-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Daisy_IHervas-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Daisy_IHervas.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-26\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Daisy (Photo: IHervas via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Irish Name: <strong>No&iacute;n&iacute;n<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Latin Name: <strong><em>Bellis perennis<\/em>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family: <em><strong>Asteraceae<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the flowers that you are bound to see somewhere in Ireland on any given day is the Daisy. This native perennial plant is a common sight in grasslands, parks, lawns and roadsides.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually the <strong>small flowers with yellow centers are white in color<\/strong>, but they are occasionally tinged with pink on red. Flowers open during the day and close at night. The leaves are spoon shaped and form rosettes at the base of the plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invasive Plants in Ireland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Impatiens_glandulifera_lantapix.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Impatiens_glandulifera_lantapix.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Impatiens_glandulifera_lantapix-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Impatiens_glandulifera_lantapix-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Impatiens_glandulifera_lantapix-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Impatiens_glandulifera_lantapix-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Impatiens_glandulifera_lantapix.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6722 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Impatiens_glandulifera_lantapix.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Impatiens_glandulifera_lantapix-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Impatiens_glandulifera_lantapix-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Impatiens_glandulifera_lantapix-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Impatiens_glandulifera_lantapix-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Impatiens_glandulifera_lantapix.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-27\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Himalayan Balsam (Photo: lantapix via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many plants were (and continue to be) intentionally introduced to Ireland as ornamental garden plants. In some cases, these plants are very well adapted to the climate and soil conditions in this country and &ldquo;<strong>jump the garden fence<\/strong>&rdquo;. These escaped plants then established their own populations in the wild.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the absence of their natural pests and predators from their area of origin, some of these plants can thrive to an excessive degree, which negatively impacts other plant and animal species by using resources such as nutrients, light and space that would otherwise be used by native species.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the two invasive plants mentioned below, Ireland has other problematic invasive plants such as <strong>Japanese Knotweed <\/strong>(<em>Reynoutria japonica<\/em>, syn <em>Fallopia japonica<\/em>), <strong>Himalayan Balsam<\/strong> (<em>Impatiens glandulifera<\/em>), Nuttall&rsquo;s Waterweed (<em>Elodea nuttallii<\/em>), <strong>Giant Chilean Rhubarb<\/strong> (<em>Gunnera tinctoria<\/em>) and <strong>Curly Waterweed<\/strong> (<em>Lagarosiphon major<\/em>) to name just a few that cause problems for Irish plants and trees, as well as wildlife.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more about selecting flowers native to Ireland here. Nothing beats an Irish flower bouquet direct from your own garden either as birthday flowers or as a gift to brighten up your day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are based in Ireland and looking for tips about what native Irish wildflowers seeds to plant in your garden or balcony, check out <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/invasives.ie\/biosecurity\/be-plant-wise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Invasive Alien Species Ireland<\/a><\/strong> or <a href=\"https:\/\/pollinators.ie\/gardens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Ireland&rsquo;s pollinator plan<\/strong><\/a> for some inspiration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wherever you live, please try to shop for <strong>native plants<\/strong> that are beneficial and work better with&nbsp; the local wildlife rather than opting for non-native species that can potentially cause far more harm to the local biodiversity than good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rhododendron&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rhododendron_RukiMedia.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rhododendron_RukiMedia.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rhododendron_RukiMedia-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rhododendron_RukiMedia-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rhododendron_RukiMedia-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rhododendron_RukiMedia-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rhododendron_RukiMedia.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6724 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rhododendron_RukiMedia.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rhododendron_RukiMedia-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rhododendron_RukiMedia-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rhododendron_RukiMedia-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rhododendron_RukiMedia-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rhododendron_RukiMedia.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-28\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Rhododendron (Photo: RukiMedia via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Irish Name: <strong>R&oacute;slabhras<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Latin Name: <em><strong>Rhododendron ponticum<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family: <em><strong>Ericaceae<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most problematic invasive species in Ireland is <em>Rhododendron ponticum<\/em>. This evergreen shrub, which is native to the <strong>Black Sea Region<\/strong> and the <strong>Iberian Peninsula<\/strong>, can grow up to 5 m in height (ca. 16 ft) and significantly reduces the light resulting in limited tree regenerations and almost eliminates the growth of Irish plants and flowers. It is easy to overlook the impact on Irish moss as well, which can be very detrimental.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally this plant was introduced as a garden plant, but it also functions as a windbreak and source of cover for game, such as pheasants. During the month of May, abundant purple flowers blossom with each one having the potential to contain up to 7000 seeds that are light enough for the wind to send in every direction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rhododendron_Cork_Ireland_Rudolf_Ernst.jpg\" alt=\"Rhododendron in County Cork \" class=\"wp-image-6726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rhododendron_Cork_Ireland_Rudolf_Ernst.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rhododendron_Cork_Ireland_Rudolf_Ernst-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rhododendron_Cork_Ireland_Rudolf_Ernst-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rhododendron_Cork_Ireland_Rudolf_Ernst-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rhododendron_Cork_Ireland_Rudolf_Ernst-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rhododendron_Cork_Ireland_Rudolf_Ernst.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Rhododendron in County Cork \" class=\"wp-image-6726 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rhododendron_Cork_Ireland_Rudolf_Ernst.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rhododendron_Cork_Ireland_Rudolf_Ernst-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rhododendron_Cork_Ireland_Rudolf_Ernst-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rhododendron_Cork_Ireland_Rudolf_Ernst-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rhododendron_Cork_Ireland_Rudolf_Ernst-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rhododendron_Cork_Ireland_Rudolf_Ernst.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-29\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Rhododendron in County Cork (Photo: Rudolf Ernst via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Killarney National Par<\/strong>k is a beautiful area in County Kerry, but like many national parks, is not without its own challenges. It is just one area in Ireland where Rhododendron is widespread. The native biodiversity in the area is negatively impacted by the presence of Rhododendron, which outcompetes other native vegetation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In areas without Rhododendron, <strong>overgrazing<\/strong> <strong>by sheep and deer<\/strong> also severely hinders the potential for the regeneration of native vegetation, which includes Ireland oak woodlands and Irish yew forest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rhododendron eradication programs are costly (Killarney National Park spends several thousand Euros on this task each year) and are extremely time intensive (follow up monitoring is required to remove seedlings).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Rhododendron blooms are vibrant and colorful, they are short lived, while the ecological impacts that they leave behind are quite devastating.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Giant Hogweed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Giant_Hogweed-aquatarkus.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Giant_Hogweed-aquatarkus.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Giant_Hogweed-aquatarkus-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Giant_Hogweed-aquatarkus-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Giant_Hogweed-aquatarkus-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Giant_Hogweed-aquatarkus-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Giant_Hogweed-aquatarkus.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6728 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Giant_Hogweed-aquatarkus.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Giant_Hogweed-aquatarkus-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Giant_Hogweed-aquatarkus-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Giant_Hogweed-aquatarkus-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Giant_Hogweed-aquatarkus-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Giant_Hogweed-aquatarkus.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-30\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Giant Hogweed (Photo: aquatarkus via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Irish Name: <strong>Feabhr&aacute;n capaill<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Latin Name: <em><strong>Heracleum mantegazzianum<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family: <em><strong>Apiaceae<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Giant Hogweed as the name suggests is a large plant that can reach heights of up to 5 meters (ca. 16 ft).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is another non-native plant that was introduced as an ornamental garden plant from the <strong>Caucasus region<\/strong> in Victorian times for its impressive size and large umbels (flowers are located in an umbrella-like structure).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Giant_hogweed_Leoco.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Giant_hogweed_Leoco.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Giant_hogweed_Leoco-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Giant_hogweed_Leoco-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Giant_hogweed_Leoco-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Giant_hogweed_Leoco-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Giant_hogweed_Leoco.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6730 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Giant_hogweed_Leoco.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Giant_hogweed_Leoco-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Giant_hogweed_Leoco-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Giant_hogweed_Leoco-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Giant_hogweed_Leoco-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Giant_hogweed_Leoco.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-31\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Established population of Giant Hogweed (Photo: Leoco via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Each plant has the potential to release copious amounts of seed. Once a single plant becomes established in an area, more plants are likely to quickly follow. If the plant is located near a waterway, then many seeds are transported downstream spreading the plant even further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to threatening native biodiversity, this unwanted introduced species is also <strong>highly phytotoxic<\/strong>. The sap of this plant can cause <strong>severe and long lasting skin reactions<\/strong>, such as <strong>blisters<\/strong> and <strong>itching<\/strong> when exposed to sunlight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is <strong>forbidden to plant this particular species<\/strong> in a garden or in the wild in both Ireland and Northern Ireland.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Irish for flower?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The word for flower in Irish is <em>bl&aacute;th<\/em> (plural <em>bl&aacute;thanna<\/em>). 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