Nature
Gentiana verna, the spring gentian, is a species of the genus Gentiana and one of its smallest members, normally only growing to a height of a few centimetres. The short stem supports up to three opposing pairs of elliptical or lanceolate leaves.
Also known as Dog daisy and Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum, this familiar flower brightens our grass verges, meadows and many motorway embankments from May to September.
Bluebells also known as Hyacinthoides are a beautiful & delicate looking spring flower Bluebell bulbs when fully grown can range in height from 1 to 2 feet and it's blossoms are bell-shaped. The come into full bloom in early to mid spring.
Gentiana verna, the spring gentian, is a species of the genus Gentiana and one of its smallest members, normally only growing to a height of a few centimetres. The short stem supports up to three opposing pairs of elliptical or lanceolate leaves.
Nature at Moore Hall
Lough Carra sits at the northern edge of the great limestone sheet that covers much of Counties Clare, Galway and Mayo. The lime-rich soil around Moore Hall produces a great diversity of wildflowers including many orchid species and other rarities such as spring gentian and yellow bird’s nest.
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