Willowherbs are flowering now. Their four petalled flowers vary in colour from deep pink to pale pink; their leaves are toothed and lance-shaped like those on certain willow trees and their plumed seeds fly around like those from willow trees. Great willowherb (Epilobiumhirsutum) or Lus na trionóide in Irish is a tall and beautiful plant…
Lords-and ladies, Wild arum, Cuckoo-pint (Arum maculatum) (1) or Cluas chaoin in Irish is a May wildflower that likes woodlands and shady areas. It is a plant of extraordinary interest because of its unusual method of attracting pollinators. In fact, it relies mainly on one pollinator to carry pollen from one plant to another. This…
There are about 600 species of buttercup in the world and four of these are very visible in May. Many people will remember playing with these when they were children. Children held buttercups under their chins and if the petals were reflected it was a sign that they liked butter! A very common buttercup which…
