A-Z Family names: Irish Wildflowers, trees, ferns, grasses, rushes and sedges.

Acanthaceae   Aceraceae   Adiantaceae   Agavaceae   Alismataceae   Amaryllidaceae   Apiaceae   Apocynaceae   Aquifoliaceae   Araceae   Araliaceae   Aspleniaceae   Asteraceae   Balsaminaceae   Betulaceae   Blechnaceae   Boraginaceae   Brassicaceae   Buddlejaceae   Callitrichaceae   Campanulaceae   Cannabaceae   Caprifoliaceae   Caryophyllaceae   Celastraseae   Celastraseaelaceae   Chenopodiaceae   Cistaceae   Convolvulaceae   Cornaceae   Corylaceae   Crassulaceae   Cupressaceae   Cyperaceae   Dipsacaceae   Droseraceae   Dryopteridaceae   Elaeagnaceae   Elantinaceae   Equisetaceae   Ericaceae   Eriocaulaceae   Euphorbiaceae   Fabaceae   Fagaceae   Fumariaceae   Gentianaceae   Geraniaceae   Grossulariaceae   Gunneraceae   Haloragaceae   Hippocastanaceae   Hydrocharitaceae   Hydrophyllaceae   Hymenophyllaceae   Hypericaceae   Hypolepidaceae   Iridaceae   Juncaceae   Juncaginaceae   Lamiaceae   Lauraceae   Lentibulariaceae   Lilaceae   Limnnanthaceae   Linaceae   Lythraceae   Malvaceae   Menyanthaceae   Myricaceae   Myrtaceae   Nymphaeaceae   Oleaceae   Onagraceae   Orchidaceae   Orobanchaceae   Osmundaceae   Oxalidaceae   Papaveraceae   Parnassaceae   Pinaceae   Plantaginaceae   Plumbaginaceae   Poaceae   Polygalaceae   Polygonaceae   Polypodiaceae   Portulacaceae   Potamogetonaceae   Primulaceae   Ranunculaceae   Resedaceae   Rhamnaceae   Rosaceae   Rubiaceae   Salicaceae   Saxifragaceae   Scrophulariaceae   Solanaceae   Sparginaceae   Taxacea   Thymelaeaceae   Tiliacea   Tropaeolaceae   Urticaceae   Valerianaceae   Verbenaceae   Violaceae   Woodsiaceae  

Species listed are native to Ireland unless marked with an asterix*. Clicking on the Family name above takes you to that section of the Index and the link from the Common name opens a page with photographs, plant details and a link to the BSBI distribution map. Scientific names still follow Stace 1997 but the link shows the names that have been changed in Stace 3. Updated 07.11.2008.

  COMMON SCIENTIFIC IRISH
       
  ACANTHACEAE    
  Bears-breeches * Acanthus mollis
       
  ACERACEAE    
  Maple, Norway * Acer platanoides Mailp Lochlannach
  Sycamore * Acer pseudoplatanus Seiceamóir
       
  ADIANTACEAE    
  Maidenhair Fern Adiantum capillis-veneris Dúchosach
       
       
  AGAVACEAE    
  Cabbage-palm * Cordyline australis
       
  ALISMATACEAE    
  Arrowhead Sagittaria sagittifolia Rinn saighde
  Water-plantain, common Alisma plantago-aquatica Corrchopóg
  Water-plantain, narrow-leaved Alisma lanceolatum Corrchopóg chaol
       
  AMARYLLIDACEAE   Return to Top
  Daffodil * Narcissus species Lus an chromchinn
  Snowflake, Spring * Leucojum vernum
  Snowflake, Summer * Leucojum aestivum Plúirín samhraidh
       
  APIACEAE   Return to Top
  Alexanders * Smyrnium olusatrum Lusrán grándubh
  Angelica, wild Angelica sylvestris Gallfheabhrán
  Burnet-saxifrage Pimpinella saxifraga Ainís fhiáin
  Burnet-saxifrage, greater Pimpinella major Coll an dromáin
  Carrot, sea Daucus carota ssp.gummifer Mealbhacán mara
  Carrot, wild Daucus carota Mealbhacán
  Chervil, bur Anthriscus caucalis Peirsil bhog
  Fennel * Foeniculum vulgare Finéal
  Ground elder * Aegopodium podogracia Lus an easpaig
  Hedge-parsley, knotted Torilis nodosaa Lus na gcloch fuail
  Hedge-parsley, upright Torilis japonica Fionnas fáil
  Hemlock Conium maculatum Moing mhear
  Hogweed Heracleum sphondylium Feabhrán
  Marshwort,lesser Apium inundatum Smaileog bháite
  Parsley,cow Anthriscus sylvestris Peirsil bhó
  Parsley, fools Aethusa cynapium Peirsil amaide
  Parsley, garden * Petroselinum crispum Peirsil gharraí
  Parsnip, wild * Pastinaca sativa Cuirdín bán
  Pennywort, marsh Hydrocotyle vulgaris Lus na pingine
  Pignut Conopodium majus Cúlarán
  Samphire, rock Crithmum maritimum Craobhraic
  Sanicle Sanicula europaea Bodán cuille
  Sea Holly Eryngium maritimum Cuileann trá
  Water-cress, fools Apium nodiflorum Gunna uisce
  Water-dropwort, hemlock Oenanthe crocata Dáthabha bán
  Water-dropwort, parsley Oenanthe lachenalii Dáthabha peirsile
  Water-parsnip, lesser Berula erecta Ráib uisce
       
  APOCYNACEAE   Return to Top
  Periwinkle, greater * Vinca major Fincín mór
  Periwinkle, intermediate * Vinca difformis  
  Periwinkle, lesser * Vinca minor Fincín beag
       
  AQUIFOLIACEAE    
  Holly Ilex aquifolium Cuileann
       
  ARACEAE   Return to Top
  Lords-and-ladies Arum maculatum Cluas chaoin
  Lords-and-ladies,Italian* (garden) Arum italicum ssp.italicum Cluas chaoin riabhach
  Lords-and-ladies, Italian* Arum italicum ssp.italicum Cluas chaoin riabhach
       
  ARALIACEAE    
  Ivy, Atlantic Hedera hibernica Eidhneán
       
  ASPLENIACEAE    
  Bladder-fern, Diaphanous * Cystopteris diaphana  
  Harts-tongue Phyllitis scopendrium Creamh na muice fia
  Rusty-back Ceterach officinarum Raithneach rua
  Spleenwort, Black Asplenium adiantum-nigrum Fionncha dubh
  Spleenwort, Maidenhair Asplenium trichomanes Lus na seilge
  Spleenwort, Sea Asplenium marinum Fionncha mara
  Wall-rue Asplenium ruta-muraria Luibh na seacht ngábh
       
  ASTERACEAE   Return to Top
  Aster, sea Aster tripolium Luibh bhléine
  Burdock, lesser Arctium minus Cnádán
  Burdock, wood Arctium nemorosum Cnádán fáil
  Bur-marigold, trifid Bidens tripartita Scothóg leathan
  Butterbur Petasites hybridus Gallán mór
  Cats-ear Hypochaeris radicata Cluas chait
  Chamomile, Austrian * Anthemis austriaca
  Chamomile, common Chamaemelum nobile Camán meall
  Chamomile, Sicilian * Anthemis punctata ssp.cupaniana  
  Chicory * Cichorium intybus Siocaire
  Coltsfoot Tussilago farfara Sponc
  Cornflower Centaurea cyanus Gormán
  Cudweed, marsh Gnaphalium uliginosum Gnamhlus corraigh
  Daisy Bellis perennis Nóinín
  Daisy, ox-eye Leucanthemum vulgare Noínín mór
  Daisy, seaside * Erigeron glaucus  
  Daisy, shasta * Leucanthemum x superbum  
  Daisy, South African * Osteospernum jucundum  
  Dandelions Taraxacum officinale agg. Caisearbhán
  Everlasting, mountain Antennaria dioica Catluibh
  Feverfew Tanacetum parthenium Lus deartán
  Fleabane, Bilbao / hispid* Conyza bilbaona  
  Fleabane, Canadian * Conyza canadensis  
  Fleabane, common Pulicaria dysentarica Lus buí na ndreancaidí
  Fleabane, Mexican * Erigeron karvinskianus Nóinín balla
  Fox and cubs * Pilosella aurantiaca Searbh dearg
  Goat's-beard Tragopogon pratensis Finidí na muc
  Goldenrod Solidago virgaurea Slat óir
  Golden-samphire Inula crithmoides Ailleann Pheadair
  Groundsel Senecio vulgaris Grúnlas
  Groundsel, heath Senecio sylvaticus Grúnlas móna
  Groundsel, sticky * Senecio viscosus Grúnlas greamaitheach
  Hawkbit, autumn Leontodon autumnalis Crág phortáin
  Hawkbit, lesser Leontodon saxatalis Crág phortáin bheag
  Hawkbit, rough Leontodon hispidus Crág phortáin gharbh
  Hawksbeard, beaked Crepis vesicaria Lus cúráin gobach
  Hawksbeard, smooth Crepis capillaris Lus cúráin mín
  Hawkweeds Hieracium agg. Lus na seabhac
  Hawkweed Hieracium anglicum Lus na seabhac
  Hawkweed, mouse-ear Pilosella officinarum Searbh na muc
  Hawkweed, orange * Pilosella aurantiaca Searbh dearg
  Hemp-agrimony Eupatorium cannabinum Cnáib uisce
  Knapweed, common Centaurea nigra Mínscoth
  Knapweed, common (radiate form) Centaurea nigra var.radiata Mínscoth
  Knapweed, greater Centaurea scabiosa Mínscoth mhór
  Lettuce, prickly * Lactuca serriola Leitís cholgach
  Lettuce, wall * Mycelis muralis Leitís bhalla
  Marigold, corn * Chrysanthemum segetum Buíán
  Marigold, pot * Calendula officinalis
  Mayweed, scented Matricaria recutita Fíogadán cumhra
  Mayweed, scentless Tripleurspernum inodorum Meá drua
  Mayweed, sea Tripleurospernum maritimum Lus Bealtaine mara
  Mugwort Artemisia vulgaris Mongach meisce
  Niger * Guizotia abyssinica  
  Ox-tongue, bristly * Picris echiodes Teanga bhó gharbh
  Nipplewort Lapsana communis Duilleog bhríde
  Pineappleweed * Matricaria discoidea Lus na hiothlainne
  Ragwort, common Senecio jacobaea Buachalán buí
  Ragwort, common (subsp) Senecio jacobaea ssp. dunensis
  Ragwort, common (var.) Senecio jacobaea var. nudus
  Ragwort, common x marsh Senecio x ostenfeldii  
  Ragwort, common x ssp.dunensis Senecio jacobaea x S. jacobaea ssp. dunensis
  Ragwort, hoary Senecio erucifolius Buachalán liath
  Ragwort, marsh Senecio aquaticus Buachalán corraigh
  Ragwort, Oxford * Senecio squalidus Buachalán Pheadair
  Ragwort, silver x common Senecio x albescens  
  Sneezewort Achillea ptarmica Lus corráin
  Soldier, gallant * Galinsoga parviflora  
  Sow-thistle, smooth Sonchus oleraceus Bleachtán min
  Sow-thistle, perennial Sonchus arvensis Bleachtán leana
  Sow-thistle, prickly Sonchus asper Bleachtán colgach
  Thistle, carline Carlina vulgaris Feochadán mín
  Thistle, creeping Cirsium arvensis Feochadán reatha
  Thistle, marsh Cirsium palustre Feochadán corraigh
  Thistle, meadow Cirsium dissectum Feochadán móna
  Thistle, musk * Carduus nutans Feochadán crom
  Thistle, spear Cirsium vulgare Feochadán colgach
  Thistle, welted Carduus crispus Feochadán reangach
  Winter Heliotrope * Petasites fragrans Plúr na gréine
  Wormwood, sea Seriphidium maritima Liath na trá
  Yarrow Achillea millefolium Athair thalún
       
  BALSAMINACEAE   Return to Top
  Balsam, himalayan/indian * Impatiens glandulifera Lus na pléisce
       
  BETULACEAE   Return to Top
  Alder, Common Alnus glutinosa Fearnóg
  Birch, Downy Betula pubescens Beith chlúmhach
       
  BLECHNACEAE    
  Hard Fern Blechnum spicant Raithneach chrua
       
  BORAGINACEAE   Return to Top
  Borage * Borago officinalis Borráiste gorm
  Bugloss Anchusa arvensis Boglas
  Comfrey, common Symphytum officinale Compar
  Comfrey, creeping * Symphytum grandiflorum  
  Comfrey, russian * Symphytum x uplandicum Compar Rúiseach
  Forget-me-not, changing Myosotis discolor Lus míonla buí
  Forget-me-not, creeping Myosotis secunda Ceotharnach reatha
  Forget-me-not, early Myosotis ramosissima Lus míonla luath
  Forget-me-not, field / common Myosotis arvensis Lus míonla goirt
  Forget-me-not, tufted Myosotis laxa Ceotharnach beag
  Forget-me-not, water Myosotis scorpioides Ceotharnach uisce
  Forget-me-not, water x tufted Myosotis x suzae
  Green Alkanet * Pentaglottis sempervirens Boglas Spáinneach
  Hounds-tongue Cynoglossum officinale Teanga chon
  Vipers-bugloss Echium vulgare Lus nathrach
       
  BRASSICACEAE   Return to Top
  Alison, sweet * Lobularia maritima  
  Aubrieta * Aubrieta deltoidea  
  Bittercress, hairy Cardamine hirsuta Searbh-bhiolar giobach
  Bittercress, wavy Cardamine flexuosa Searbh-bhiolar casta
  Cabbage, wild * Brassica oleracea Cabáiste fiáin
  Candytuft, garden * Iberis umbellata
  Charlock * Sinapis arvensis Praiseach bhuí
  Cress, thale Arabidopsis thaliana Tailís
  Cuckoo-flower / Lady's Smock Cardamine pratensis Biolar gréagáin
  Dames-violet * Hesperis matronalis Feascarlus
  Dittander Lepidium latifolium Piobracas
  Honesty * Lunaria annua  
  Horse-radish * Armoracia rusticana Meacan ragaim
  Lady's smock Cardamine pratensis Biolar gréagáin
  Mustard, black Brassica nigra Praiseach dhubh
  Mustard, garlic Alliaria petiolata Bóchoinneal
  Mustard, hedge Sisymbrium officinale Lus an óir
  Mustard, hoary * Hirschfeldia incana Mustard liath
  Mustard, white * Sinapis alba Sceallagach
  Penny-cress, field * Thlaspi arvense Praiseach fhia
  Pepperwort, narrow-leaved * Lepidum ruderale
  Pepperwort, Smith's Lepidium heterophyllum Piobar an duine bhoicht
  Radish, sea Raphanus raphanistrum ssp.maritimus Meacan mara
  Radish, wild R. raphanistrum ssp.raphanistrum Meacan raidigh
  Rape, wild * Brassica napus Ráib
  Rockcress, hairy Arabis hirsuta Gas caillí giobach
  Rocket, sea Cakile maritima Cearrbhacán mara
  Scurvygrass, common Cochlearia officinalis Biolar trá
  Scurvygrass, Danish Cochlearia danica Carrán creige
  Scurvygrass, English Cochlearia anglica Carrán muirisce
  Sea-kale Crambe maritima Praiseach thrá
  Shepherds-purse Capsella bursa-pastoris Lus an sparáin
  Swine-cress * Coronopus squamatus Cladhthach
  Swine-cress,lesser * Coronopus didymus Cladhthach mhín
  Turnip * Brassica rapa Tornapa fiáin
  Wallflower * Erysimum cheiri Lus an bhalla
  Water-cress Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum Biolar
  Water-cress, narrow-fruited Rorippa microphylla Biolar mion
  Whitlowgrass Erophila verna Bosán anagair
  Winter-cress Barbarea vulgaris Treabhach
  Winter-cress, american * Barbarea verna Treabhach earraigh
  Winter-cress, medium-flowered* Barbarea intermedia Treabhach meánach
  Yellow-cress, creeping Rorippa sylvestris Biolar buí reatha
  Yellow-cress, marsh Rorippa palustris Biolar buí corraigh
  Yellow-cress, northern Rorippa islandica Biolar buí na Boirne
       
  BUDDLEJACEAE   Return to Top
  Butterfly-bush * Buddleja davidii Tor an fhéileacáin
       
  CALLITRICHACEAE    
  Water-starwort, common Callitriche stagnalis Réiltín meánach
  Water-starwort, intermediate Callitriche hamulata Réiltín uisce
       
  CAMPANULACEAE    
  Bellflower, Adria * Campanula portenschlagiana
  Bellflower, trailing * Campanula poscharskyana
  Harebell Campanula rotundifolia Méaracán gorm
  Lobelia, garden * Lobelia erinus
  Lobelia, water Lobelia dortmanna Plúr an locháin
  Sheeps-bit Jasione montana Duán na gcaorach
       
  CANNABACEAE    
  Hop * Humulus lupulus Hopa
       
  CAPRIFOLIACEAE    
  Elder Sambucus nigra Trom
  Elder, dwarf * Sambucus ebulus Tromán
  Guelder-rose Viburnum opulus Caor chon
  Honeysuckle Lonicera periclymenum Táthfhéithleann
  Honeysuckle, Himalayan * Leycesteria formosa Féithleann álainn
  Honeysuckle, Japanese * Lonicera japonica
  Snowberry * Symphoricarpus albus Póirín sneachta
       
  CARYOPHYLLACEAE   Return to Top
  Campion, bladder Silene vulgaris Coireán na gcuach
  Campion, red Silene dioica Coireán coilleach
  Campion, rose * Lychnis coronaria
  Campion, sea Silene uniflora Coireán mara
  Campion, white * Silene latifolia Coireán bán
  Chickweed, common Stellaria media Fuilig
  Chickweed, lesser * Stellaria pallida
  Corncockle * Agrostemma githago Cogal
  Mouse-ear, common Cerastium fontanum Cluas luchóige
  Mouse-ear, common ssp. C.fontanum ssp.holosteoides  
  Mouse-ear, field Cerastium arvense Cluas luchóige mhóinéir
  Mouse-ear, sea Cerastium diffusum Cluas luchóige mhara
  Mouse-ear, sticky Cerastium glomeratum Cluas luchóige ghreamaitheach
  Pearlwort, annual Sagina apetala Mongán lom
  Pearlwort, heath Sagina subulata Mongán móna
  Pearlwort, knotted Sagina nodosa Mongán glúineach
  Pearlwort, procumbent Sagina procumbens Mongán sínte
  Pearlwort, sea Sagina maritima Mongán mara
  Ragged Robin Lychnis flos-cuculi Plúr na cuaiche
  Sandwort, fine-leaved * Minuartia hybrida Gaineamhlus mín
  Sandwort, sea Honkenya peploides Gaineamhlus mara
  Sandwort, spring Minuartia verna Gaineamhlus earraigh
  Sandwort, three-nerved Moehringia trinervia Gaineamhlus féitheach
  Sandwort, thyme-leaved Arenaria serpyllifolia Gaineamhlus tíme
  Sea-spurrey,greater Spergularia media Cuileann trá
  Sea-spurrey,lesser Spergularia marina Cabróis mhara bheag
  Sea-spurrey,rock Spergularia rubicola Cabróis na gcloch
  Snow-in-summer / Dusty Miller* Cerastium tomentosum
  Soapwort * Saponaria officinalis Garbhán creagach
  Spurrey, corn * Spergula arvensis Corrán lín
  Spurrey, sand Spergularia rubra Cabróis dhuimhche
  Stitchwort, bog Stellaria uliginosa Tursainín mhóna
  Stitchwort, greater Stellaria holostea Tursarraing mhór
  Stitchwort, lesser Stellaria graminea Tursarraing bheag
       
  CELASTRASACEAE   Return to Top
  Spindle Euonymus europaeus Feoras
       
  CERATOPHYLLACEAE  
  Hornwort, rigid Ceratophyllum demersum Cornlach
       
  CHENOPODIACEAE   Return to Top
  Fat Hen * Chenopodium album Praiseach fhiáin
  Glassworts Salicornia agg. Lus na gloine
  Glasswort, common Salicornia europaea
  Glasswort, one-flowered Salicornia pusilla
  Glasswort, purple Salicornia ramosissima
  Goosefoot, red Chenopodium rubrum Blonagán dearg
  Orache, babingtons Atriplex glabriuscula Eilifleog chladaigh
  Orache, common * Atriplex patula Eilifleog
  Orache, frosted Atriplex lanciniata Eilifleog phlúrach
  Orache, spear-leaved Atriplex prostrata Eilifleog leathan
  Saltwort, prickly Salsola kali Lus an tsalainn
  Sea Beet Beta vulg.ssp.maritima Laíon na trá
  Seablite, annual Suaeda maritima Blide mhara
  Sea-purslane Atriplex portulacoides Lus an Ghaill
       
  CISTACEAE    
  Rock-rose, hoary Helianthemum oelandicum Grianrós liath
       
  CONVOLVULACEAE   Return to Top
  Bindweed, field Convolvulus arvensis Ainleog
  Bindweed, hairy * Calystegia pulchra Ialus giobach
  Bindweed, hedge Calystegia sepium Ialus fáil
  Bindweed, hedge (subsp) Calystegia sepium ssp. roseata Ialus fáil
  Bindweed, large * Calystegia silvatica Ialus mór
  Bindweed, large (subsp)* Calystegia silvatica ssp. disjuncta Ialus mór
  Bindweed, large (subsp)* Calystegia silvatica ssp. silvatica Ialus mór
  Bindweed,large (var.)* Calystegia silvatica var.quinquepartita Ialus mór
  Bindweed, sea Calystegia soldanella Plúr an phrionsa
  Dodder, common Cuscuta epithymum Clamhán
       
  CORNACEAE    
  Dogwood Cornus sanguinea Conbhaiscne
  Dogwood, white * Cornus alba
  Laurel, spotted * Aucuba japonica  
       
  CORYLACEAE    
  Hazel Corylus avellana Coll
       
  CRASSULACEAE   Return to Top
  Pennywort, wall Umbilicus rupestris Carnán caisil
  Pygmyweed,New Zealand * Crassula helmsii  
  Stonecrop, biting Sedum acre Grafán na gcloch
  Stonecrop, butterfly * Sedum spectabile  
  Stonecrop, Caucasian * Sedum spurium
  Stonecrop, English Sedum anglicum Póiríní seangán
  Stonecrop, lesser Mexican * Sedum confusum  
  Stonecrop, reflexed * Sedum rupestre Grafán crom
  Stonecrop, rock * Sedum forsterianum Grafán creige
  Stonecrop, white * Sedum album Grafán bán na gcloch
       
  CUPRESSACEAE    
  Juniper Juniperus communis Aiteal
       
  CYPERACEAE   Return to Top
  Bog-rush, black Schoenus nigricans Sifín
  Club-rush, Common Schoenoplectus lacustris Bogshifín
  Club-rush, Grey Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani Bogshifín liath
  Club-rush, Sea Bolboschoenus maritimus Bogshifín mara
  Cottongrass, Common Eriophorum angustifolium Ceannbhán
  Cottongrass, Hares-tail Eriophorum vaginatum Ceannbhán gaelach
  Deergrass Trichophorum cespitosum Cíb cheanngheal
  Fox-sedge, False Carex otrubae Cíb an mhadra rua
  Galingale, Pale * Cyperus eragrostis
  Pond-sedge, Greater Carex riparia Cíb locháin mhór
  Sedge, Bladder Carex vesicaria Cíb bhoilgneach
  Sedge, Bottle Carex rostrata Cíb ghobach
  Sedge, Brown Carex disticha Cíb rua
  Sedge, Carnation Carex panicea Cíb chruithneachta
  Sedge, Common Carex nigra Cíb dhubh
  Sedge, Distant Carex distans Cíb scrogallach
  Sedge, Flea Carex pulicaris Cíb na ndreancaidí
  Sedge, Glaucous Carex flacca Cíb liathghorm
  Sedge, Green-ribbed Carex binervis Cíb fhéithghlas
  Sedge, Grey Carex divulsa Cíb liath
  Sedge, Long-bracted Carex extensa Cíb fhada
  Sedge, Oval Carex ovalis Cíb mhaol
  Sedge, Pendulous Carex pendula Cíb chrom
  Sedge, Pill Carex pilulifera Cíb na bpaidríní
  Sedge, Remote Carex remota Cíb scartha
  Sedge, Sand Carex arenaria Cíb ghainimh
  Sedge, Smooth Carex laevigata Cíb mhín
  Sedge, Star Carex echinata Cíb na réaltaí
  Sedge, Wood Carex sylvatica Cíb choille
  Spike-rush, Common Eleocharis palustris Cíb dhéise
  Tussock Sedge, Greater Carex paniculata Cíb thortógach
  Yellow-sedge, Common Carex viridula ssp.oedocarpa Cíb bhuí mhóna
       
  DIPSACACEAE   Return to Top
  Scabious, devils-bit Succisa pratensis Odhrach bhallach
  Scabious, field Knautia arvensis Cab an ghasáin
  Teasel Dipsacus fullonum Leadán úcaire
       
  DROSERACEAE    
  Sundew, oblong-leaved Drosera intermedia Cailís mhuire
  Sundew, round-leaved Drosera rotundifolia Drúichtín na móna
       
  DRYOPTERIDACEAE   Return to Top
  Buckler-fern, Broad Dryopteris dilatata Raithneach leathan
  Buckler-fern, Hay-scented Dryopteris aemula Raithneach chumhra
  Male Fern Dryopteris filix-mas Raithneach mhadra
  Male Fern, Crested * Dryopteris affinis 'Cristata'  
  Male Fern, Scaly Dryopteris affinis Raithneach ghainneach
       
  ELAEAGNACEAE    
  Sea-buckthorn * Hippophae rhamnoides Draighean mara
       
  ELANTINACEAE    
  Waterwort, six-stamened Elatine hexandra Bosán te
       
  EQUISETACEAE    
  Horsetails Equisetaceae agg. Cuiridín
       
  ERICACEAE   Return to Top
  Bilberry Vaccinium myrtillus Fraochán
  Heath, cross-leaved Erica tetralix Fraoch naoscaí
  Heath, St.Dabeoc's Daboecia cantabrica Fraoch na haon choise
  Heather, bell Erica cinerea Fraoch fireann
  Heather, ling Calluna vulgaris Fraoch mór
  Rhododendron * Rhododendron ponticum Róslabhras
  Strawberry-tree Arbutus unedo Caithne
       
  ERIOCAULACEAE   Return to Top
  Pipewort Eriocaulon aquaticum Píbín uisce
       
  EUPHORBIACEAE   Return to Top
  Mercury, annual * Mercurialis annua Lus glinne beag
  Mercury, dogs * Mercurialis perennis Lus glinne
  Spurge, caper * Euphorbia lathyris  
  Spurge, honey * Euphorbia mellifera  
  Spurge, Irish Euphorbia hyberna Bainne caoin
  Spurge, petty * Euphorbia peplus Gearr nimhe
  Spurge, Portland Euphorbia portlandica Spuirse ghainimh
  Spurge, sea Euphorbia paralias Bainne léana
  Spurge, sun * Euphorbia helioscopia Lus na bhfaithní
  Spurge, wood * Euphorbia amygdaloides Lus Oilealla
       
  FABACEAE   Return to Top
  Birds-foot Ornithopus perpusillus Crúba éin
  Birds-foot-trefoil, common Lotus corniculatus Crobh éin
  Birds-foot-trefoil, common (var.) Lotus corniculatus var. sativus
  Birds-foot-trefoil, greater Lotus pendunculatus Crobh éin corraigh
  Broom Cytisus scoparius Giolcach shléibhe
  Clover, alsike * Trifolium hybridum Seamair lochlannach
  Clover, birds-foot Trifolium ornithopodioides Seamair éin
  Clover, hares-foot Trifolium arvense Cos mhaideach
  Clover, red Trifolium pratense Seamair dhearg
  Clover, red (var.) Trifolium pratense var. sativum
  Clover, strawberry Trifolium fragiferum Seamair mhogallach
  Clover, white Trifolium repens Seamair bhán
  Clover, zigzag Trifolium medium Seamair sceabhach
  Gorse Ulex europaeus Aiteann gallda
  Gorse, western/autumn Ulex gallii Aiteann gaelach
  Lucerne * Medicago sativa ssp. sativa
  Medick, black Medicago lupulina Dúmheidic
  Melilot, furrowed * Melilotus sulcatus  
  Melilot, tall * Melilotus altissima Crúibín cait mór
  Pea, broad-leaved everlasting* Lathyrus latifolius  
  Pea, sea Lathyrus japonicus ssp.maritimus Peasairín trá
  Restharrow Ononis repens Fréamhacha tairne
  Restharrow, spiny * Ononis spinosa
  Tare, hairy Vicia hirsuta Peasair arbhair
  Trefoil, hop Trifolium campestre Seamair dhuimhche
  Trefoil,lesser Trifolium dubium Seamróg
  Trefoil, slender Trifolium micranthum Seamair bheag
  Vetch, bitter Lathryrus linifolius Corra meille
  Vetch, bush Vicia sepium Peasair fhiáin
  Vetch, common Vicia sativa ssp.segetalis  
  Vetch, kidney Anthyllis vulneraria Méara Muire
  Vetch, tufted Vicia cracca Peasair na luch
  Vetchling, meadow Lathyrus pratensis Peasairín buí
       
  FAGACEAE   Return to Top
  Beech Fagus sylvatica Feá
  Oak, Pendunculate Quercus robur Dair ghallda
  Oak, Sessile Quercus petraea Dair ghaelach
       
  FUMARIACEAE   Return to Top
  Corydalis, yellow * Pseudofumaria lutea Giodairiam buí
  Fumitory, common * Fumaria officinalis Camán searraigh díge
  Fumitory, common ramping * Fumaria muralis Camán searraigh balla
  Fumitory, purple ramping * Fumaria purpurea Camán searraigh corcra
  Fumitory, tall ramping * Fumaria bastardii Camán searraigh ard
  Fumitory, white ramping * Fumaria capreolata Camán searraigh bán
       
  GENTIANACEAE   Return to Top
  Centaury, common Centaurium erythyraea Dréimire Mhuire
  Centaury, lesser Centaurium pulchellum Dréimire beag
  Gentian, autumn Gentianella amarella Muilcheann
  Gentian, spring Gentiana verna Ceadharlach Bealtaine
  Yellow-wort Blackstonia perfoliata Dréimire buí
       
  GERANIACEAE   Return to Top
  Crane's-bill, bloody Geranium sanguineum Crobh dearg
  Crane's-bill, Caucasian * Geranium ibericum
  Crane's-bill, cut-leaved Geranium dissectum Crobh giobach
  Crane's-bill, doves-foot Geranium molle Crobh bog
  Crane's-bill, Druces * G.x oxonianum  
  Crane's-bill, French * Geranium endressii
  Crane's-bill, hedgerow * Geranium pyrenaicium Crobh na bhfál
  Crane's-bill, long-stalked Geranium columbinum Crobh coilm
  Crane's-bill, meadow Geranium pratense Crobh gorm
  Crane's-bill, round-leaved Geranium rotundifolium Crobh cruinn
  Crane's-bill, shining Geranium lucidum Crobh geal
  Herb-robert Geranium robertianum Ruithéal rí
  Herb-robert (subsp) G.robertianum ssp.celticum Ruithéal rí
  Little-robin Geranium purpureum Eireaball rí
  Stork's-bill, common Erodium circutarium Creagach
  Stork's-bill, musk * Erodium moschatum Creagach muscach
  Stork's-bill, sea Erodium maritimum Creagach mara
       
  GROSSULARIACEAE   Return to Top
  Currant, black * Ribes nigrum Cuirín dubh
  Currant, flowering * Ribes sanguineum Cuirín
  Escallonia * Escallonia macrantha Tomóg ghaelach
       
  GUNNERACEAE  
  Giant-rhubarb * Gunnera tinctoria Gunnaire
       
  HALORAGACEAE  
  Parrots-feather * Myriophyllum aquaticum  
  Water-milfoil, spiked Myriophyllum spicatum Líonánach
       
  HIPPOCASTACEAE    
  Horse-chestnut * Aesculus hippocastanum Crann cnó capaill
       
  HYDROCHARITACEAE    
  Waterweed, Canadian * Elodea canadensis Tím uisce
  Waterweed, Nuttall's * Elodea nuttallii Tím uisce chaol
       
  HYDROPHYLLACEAE    
  Phacelia * Phacelia tanacetifolia
       
  HYMENOPHYLLACEAE   Return to Top
  Filmy-fern, Tunbridge Hymenophyllum tunbrigense Dallán coille
  Filmy-fern, Wilsons Hymenophyllum wilsonii Dallán sléibhe
  Killarney Fern Trichomanes speciosum Raithneach Chill Airne
       
  HYPERICACEAE   Return to Top
  Rose-of-Sharon * Hypericum calycinum Lus buí Mhanannáin
  St.John's-wort, Des Etangs Hypericum maculatum x H. perforatum
  St.John's-wort, 'Hidcote' * Hypericum 'Hidcote'
  St.John's-wort, imperforate Hypericum maculatum Beathnua gan smál
  St.John's-wort, marsh Hypericum elodes Luibh an chiorraithe
  St.John's-wort, perforate Hypericum perforatum Lus na Maighdine Muire
  St.John's-wort, slender Hypericum pulchrum Beathnua baineann
  St.John's-wort, square-stalked Hypericum tetrapterum Beathnua fireann
  St.John's-wort, trailing Hypericum humifusum Beathnua sraoilleach
  St.John's-wort, Des Etangs H.maculatum x H.perforatum
  St.John's-wort, imperforate Hypericum maculatum Beathnua gan smál
  St.John's-wort, marsh Hypericum elodes Luibh an choirithe
  St.John's-wort, perforate Hypericum perforatum Lus na Maighdine Muire
  St.John's-wort, slender Hypericum pulchrum Beathnua baineann
  St.John's-wort, square-stalked Hypericum tetrapterum Beathnua fireann
  St.John's-wort, trailing Hypericum humifusum Beathnua sraoilleach
  Tutsan Hypericum androsaemum Meas torc allta
  Tutsan, Forrest's * Hypericum forrestii
       
  HYPOLEPIDACEAE    
  Bracken Pteridium aquilinum Raithneach mhór
       
  IRIDACEAE   Return to Top
  Chilean-iris * Libertia formosa
  Crocus, early * Crocus tommasinianus  
  Crocus, spring * Crocus verna  
  Gladiolus, eastern * Gladiolus communis  
  Iris, stinking * Iris foetidissima Glóiriam
  Iris, yellow Iris pseudoacorus Feileastram
  Montbretia * Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora Feileastram dearg
  Montbretia, Pott's * Crocosmia pottsii
       
  JUNCACEAE   Return to Top
  Rush, Bulbous Juncus bulbosus Luachair bhleibeach
  Rush, Compact Juncus conglomeratus Luachair dhlúth
  Rush, Hard Juncus inflexus Luachair chrua
  Rush, Heath Juncus squarrosus Luachair chaoráin
  Rush, Jointed Juncus articulatus Lachán na ndamh
  Rush, Leafy Juncus foliosus Buafluachair dhuilleach
  Rush, Saltmarsh Juncus gerardi Luachair mhuirisce
  Rush, Sea Juncus maritimus Meathán mara
  Rush, Sharp Juncus acutus Luachair bhiorach
  Rush, Sharp-flowered Juncus acutiflorus Fiastalach
  Rush, Slender * Juncus tenuis Luachair chaol
  Rush, Soft Juncus effusus Geataire
  Rush, Toad Juncus bufonius Buafluachair
  Wood-rush, Field Luzula campestris Giúnach léana
  Wood-rush, Greater Luzula sylvatica Giúnach mór
  Wood-rush, Hairy Luzula pilosa Giúnach coille
  Wood-rush, Heath Luzula multiflora Giúnach caoráin
  Wood-rush, Heath L.multiflora ssp.congesta Giúnach caoráin
       
  JUNCAGINACEAE    
  Arrowgrass, marsh Triglochin palustris Barr an mhilltigh
  Arrowgrass, sea Triglochin maritima Barr an mhilltigh mara
       
  LAMIACEAE   Return to Top
  Balm, lemon * Melissa officionalis Lus na meala
  Betony Stachys officinalis Lus beatha
  Bugle Ajuga reptans Glasair choille
  Bugle (garden variety) Ajuga reptans var. atropurpurea
  Bugle, pyramidal Ajuga pyramidalis Glasair bheannach
  Calamint, common Clinopodium ascendens Cailmint
  Dead-nettle, cut-leaved * Lamium hybridum Caochneantóg dhiosctha
  Dead-nettle, red Lamium purpureum Caochneantóg dhearg
  Dead-nettle, spotted * Lamium maculatum
  Dead-nettle, white * Lamium album Caochneantóg bhán
  Gipsywort Lycopus europaeus Feorán corraigh
  Ground-ivy Glechoma hederacea Athair lusa
  Ground-ivy, variegated G. hederacea 'Variegata'
  Hemp-nettle, bifid * Galeopsis bifida Ga buí
  Hemp-nettle, common Galeopsis tetrahit Ga buí
  Horehound, black * Ballota nigra Grafán dubh
  Lamb's-ear * Stachys byzantina
  Marjoram, wild Origanum vulgare Máirtín fiáin
  Mint, corn Mentha arvensis Mismín arbhair
  Mint, peppermint * Mentha aquatica x M.spicata Lus an phiobar
  Mint, round-leaved * Mentha suaveolens Mismín cumhra
  Mint, spear * Mentha spicata Cartlainn gharraí
  Mint, water Mentha aquatica Mismín mionsach
  Mint, whorled Mentha aquatica x M.arvensis Mismín burla
  Sage, wood Teucrium scorodonia Iúr sléibhe
  Selfheal Prunella vulgaris Duán ceannchosach
  Skullcap Scutellaria galericulat Cochall
  Skullcap, lesser Scutellaria minor Cochall beag
  Thyme, wild Thymus polytrichus Tím chreige
  Woundwort, field * Stachys arvensis Cuislín gan duaire
  Woundwort, hedge Stachys sylvatica Créachtlus
  Woundwort, hedge x marsh Stachys x ambigua  
  Woundwort, marsh Stachys palustris Duilleog na saor
  Yellow Archangel, garden * Lamiastrum galeobdolon ssp.argentatum*
       
  LAURACEAE   Return to Top
  Bay Laurel * Laurus nobilis Labhras
       
  LENTIBULARIACEAE    
  Bladderwort Utricularia intermedia sens. lat Lus borraigh gaelach
  Butterwort, common Pinguicula vulgaris Bodán meascáin
  Butterwort, large-flowered Pinguicula grandiflora Leith uisce
  Butterwort, pale Pinguicula lusitanica Leith uisce beag
       
  LILACEAE    
  Asparagus, wild Asparagus officinalis ssp. prostratus Lus súgach
  Bluebell Hyacinthoides non-scripta Coinnle corra
  Bluebell, hybrid * H.non-scripta x H.hispanica
  Blue-eyed-grass Sisyrinchium bermudiana Feilistrín gorm
  Blue-eyed-grass, American * Sisyrinchium montanum
  Bog asphodel Narthecium ossifragum Sciollam na móna
  Butchers-broom * Ruscus aculeatus
  Flax, New Zealand * Phormium tenax Líon na Nua-Shéalainne
  Garlic, crow Allium vineale Gairleog Mhuire
  Grape-hyacinth, garden * Muscari armeniacum
  Leek, Babingtons Allium ampeloprasum var.babingtonii Cainneann
  Ramsons Allium ursinum Creamh
  Snowdrop * Galanthus nivalis  
  Three-cornered Garlic * Allium triquetrum Creamh garraí
       
  LIMNANTHACEAE    
  Poached-egg plant / Meadow-foam * Limnanthes douglasii  
       
  LINACEAE   Return to Top
  Allseed Radiola linoides Gathán lín
  Flax, fairy Linum catharticum Lus na mban sí
  Flax, pale Linum bienne Líon beag
       
  LYTHRACEAE    
  Purple-loosestrife Lythrum salicaria Créachtach
  Water-purslane Lythrum portula Puirpín uisce
       
  MALVACEAE    
  Mallow, common * Malva sylvestris Lus na Meall Muire
  Mallow, marsh * Althaea officionalis Leamhach
  Mallow: Musk-mallow* Malva moschata Hocas muscach
  Mallow, praire * Sidalcea malvaeflora  
  Mallow: Tree-mallow Lavatera arborea Hocas ard
  Mallow: Tree-mallow, garden * Lavatera thuringiaca  
       
  MENYANTHACEAE   Return to Top
  Bogbean Menyanthes trifoliata Bearnán lachan
  Water-lily, fringed * Nymphoides peltata Scéithín uisce
       
  MYRICACEAE    
  Bog-myrtle Myrica gale Raideog
       
  MYRTACEAE    
  Myrtle, Chilean * Luma apiculata
       
  NYMPHAEACEAE    
  Water-lily, white Nymphaea alba Bacán bán
  Water-lily, yellow Nuphar lutea Cabhán abhann
       
  OLEACEAE    
  Ash Fraxinus excelsior Fuinseog
  Privet Ligustrum vulgare Pribhéad
       
  ONAGRACEAE   Return to Top
  Enchanters-nightshade Circaea lutetiana Fuinseagach
  Evening-primrose, common * Oenothera biennis Coinneal oíche
  Evening-primrose, intermediate * Oenothera x fallax
  Evening-primrose,large-flowered* Oenothera glazioviana Coinneal oíche hór
  Fuchsia * Fuchsia magellanica Fiúise
  Fuchsia, white * Fuchsia magellanica var. molinae
  Willowherb, American * Epilobium ciliatum Saileachán sráide
  Willowherb, broad-leaved Epilobium montanum Saileachán leathan
  Willowherb, great Epilobium hirsutum Saileachán mór
  Willowherb, hoary Epilobium parviflorum Saileachán liath
  Willowherb, marsh Epilobium palustre Saileachán corraigh
  Willowherb, New Zealand * Epilobium brunnescens Saileachán sraoilleach
  Willowherb, pale * Epilobium roseum Saileachán gasach
  Willowherb, rose-bay * Chamerion angustifolium Lus na tine
  Willowherb, short-fruited Epilobium obscurum Saileachán caol
  Willowherb, square-stalked * Epilobium tetragonum
       
  ORCHIDACEAE   Return to Top
  Helleborine, dark red Epipactis atrorubens Cuaichín dearg
  Helleborine, marsh Epipactis palustris Cuaichín corraigh
  Helleborine, narrow-leaved Cephalanthera longifolia Cuaichín caol
  Ladys-tresses, autumn Spiranthes spiralis Cúilín Muire
  Ladys-tresses, Irish Spiranthes romanzoffiana Cúilín gaelach
  Orchid, bee Orphrys apifera Magairlín na mbeach
  Orchid, birds-nest Neottia nidus-avis Magairlín neide éin
  Orchid: Butterfly-orchid, greater Platanthera chlorantha Magairlín mór an fhéileacáin
  Orchid: Butterfly-orchid, lesser Platanthera bifolia Magairlín beag an fhéileacáin
  Orchid, dense flowered Neotinea maculata Magairlín glas
  Orchid, early purple Orchis mascula Magairlín meidhreach
  Orchid, fly Ophyrs insectifera Magairlín na gcuileanna
  Orchid, fragrant Gymnadenia conopsea Lus taghla
  Orchid, fragrant (heath) Gymnadenia conopsea subsp.borealis Lus taghla
  Orchid, fragrant (marsh) Gymnadenia conopsea ssp.densiflora Lus taghla
  Orchid, frog Coeloglossum viride Magairlín an loscáin
  Orchid, green-winged Orchis morio Magairlín féitheach
  Orchid: Marsh-orchid, early Dactylorhiza incarnata Magairlín mór
  Orchid: Marsh-orchid, narrow-leaved Dactylorhiza traunsteineri Magairlín caol
  Orchid: Marsh-orchid, western Dactylorhiza occidentalis Magairlín gaelach
  Orchid: Marsh-orchid, western D.occidentalis var.kerryensis Magairlín gaelach
  Orchid: Marsh-orchid x Spotted-orchid Dactylorhiza x dinglensis  
  Orchid, pyramidal Anacamptis pyramidalis Magairlín na stuaice
  Orchid: Spotted-orchid, common Dactylorhiza fuchsii Nuacht bhallach
  Orchid: Spotted-orchid, heath Dactylorhiza maculata Na circíní
  Orchid: Spotted-orchid, O'Kelly's Dactylorhiza fuchsii var. okellyi
  Twayblade, common Listera ovata Dédhuilleog
  Twayblade, lesser Listera cordata Dédhuilleog bheag
       
  OROBANCHACEAE   Return to Top
  Broomrape, common Orobanche minor Múchóg bheag
  Broomrape, ivy Orobanche hederae Múchóg mhór
  Broomrape, thyme Orobanche alba Múchóg dhearg
       
  OSMUNDACEAE    
  Royal Fern Osmunda regalis Raithneach ríuíl
       
  OXALIDACEAE    
  Pink-sorrel * Oxalis articulata Seamsóg ghlúineach
  Pink-sorrel, pale * Oxalis incarnata  
  Wood-sorrel Oxalis acetosella Seamsóg
  Yellow-sorrel, procumbent* Oxalis corniculata Seamsóg bhuí
  Yellow-sorrel, purple leaved* O.corniculata var.atropurpurea  
  Yellow-sorrel, upright * Oxalis stricta Seamsóg ghallda
       
  PAPAVERACEAE   Return to Top
  Celandine, greater * Chelidonium majus Garra bhuí
  Poppy, Californian * Eschscholzia californica
  Poppy, common * Papaver rhoeas Cailleach dhearg
  Poppy, long-headed* Papaver dubium Cailleach fhada
  Poppy, opium * Papaver somniferum Codlaidín
  Poppy, Welsh Meconopsis cambrica Poipín breatnach
  Poppy, yellow horned Glaucium flavum Caillichín na trá
       
  PARNASSACEAE    
  Grass of Parnassus Parnassia palustris Fionnscoth
       
  PINACEAE    
  Larch, European * Larix decidua
  Larch, Japanese * Larix kaempferi
       
  PLANTAGINACEAE    
  Plantain, greater Plantago major Cuach Phádraig
  Plantain, bucks-horn Plantago coronopus Adharca fia
  Plantain, ribwort Plantago lanceolata Slánlus
  Plantain, sea Plantago maritima Slánlus mara
  Shoreweed Littorella uniflora Lus an chladaigh
       
  PLUMBAGINACEAE    
  Sea-lavender, lax-flowered Limonium humile Lus liath na mara
  Sea-lavenders, rock Limonium binervosum agg. Lus liath aille
  Thrift Armeria maritima Rabhán
       
  POACEAE   Return to Top
  Barley, Two-rowed * Hordeum distichon
  Barley, Wall * Hordeum murinum Cuiseogach fhionn
  Bent, Common Agrostis capillaris Feorainn mhín
  Bent, Creeping Agrostis stolonifera Feorainn
  Brome, Barren Anisantha sterilis Brómas aimrid
  Brome, Soft Bromus hordeaceus Brómas bog
  Brome, Soft (subsp) Bromus hordeaceus ssp.thominei
  Canary-grass, Reed Phalaris arundinaceae Cuiscreach
  Canary-grass * Phalaris canariensis Féar síl éin
  Cocks-foot Dactylis glomerata Garbhfhéar
  Cord-grass, Common * Spartina anglica Spairtíneach ghalla
  Couch Elytrigia repens Broimfhéar
  Couch (var) Elytrigia repens var. pubescens Broimfhéar
  Couch, Sand Elytrigia juncea Broimfhéar gainimh
  Couch, Sea * Elytrigia atherica Broimfhéar mara
  Couch, Sea x Sand Elytrigia x acuta
  Dogs-tail, Crested Cynosurus cristatus Coinfhéar
  False-brome, Wood Brachypodium sylvaticum Brómas bréige
  Fern-grass Catapodium rigida Feár raithní
  Fern-grass, Sea Catapodium marinum Feár trá
  Fescue, Dune Vulpia fasciculata Feisciú duimhche
  Fescue, Meadow Festuca pratensis Feisciú móinéir
  Fescue, Rat's-tail Vulpia myuros Feisciú móinéir
  Fescue, Red Festuca rubra Feisciú rua
  Fescue, Sheeps Festuca ovina Feisciú caorach
  Fescue, Squirreltail Vulpia bromoides Feisciú aimrid
  Fescue, Viviparous Festuca vivipara Feisciú beobhreitheach
  Fescue, Wood Festuca altissima Feisciú coille
  Foxtail, Marsh Alopecurus geniculatus Fiteog cham
  Foxtail, Meadow Alopecurus pratensis Fiteog léana
  Hair-grass, Crested Koeleria macrantha Cailcfhéar
  Hair-grass, Early Aira praecox Mionfhéar luath
  Hair-grass, Silver Aira caryophyllea Mionfhéar geal
  Hair-grass, Tufted Deschampsia cespitosa Móinfhéar garbh
  Hair-grass, Wavy Deschampsia flexuosa Móinfhéar
  Hard-grass, Sea Parapholis strigosa Cruafhéar
  Heath-grass Danthonia decumbens Féar caoráin
  Marram Grass Ammophila arenaria Muiríneach
  Mat-grass Nardus stricta Beiteán
  Meadow-grass, Annual Poa annua Cuise bliantúil
  Meadow-grass, Rough Poa trivialis Cuise garbh
  Meadow-grass, Smooth Poa pratensis Cuise reatha
  Moor-grass, Purple Molinia caerulea Fionnán
  Oat * Avena sativa Coirce
  Oat-grass, False Arrhenatherum elatius Coirce bréige
  Pampas-grass * Cortaderia selloana
  Quaking-grass Briza media Féar gortach
  Reed, Common Phragmites australis Giolcach
  Rye-grass, Italian * Lolium multiflorum Seagalach lodálach
  Rye-grass, Italian x Perennial Lolium x boucheanum
  Rye-grass, Perennial Lolium perenne Seagalach buan
  Saltmarsh-grass, Common Puccinellia maritima Féar muirisce
  Sand-grass, Early Mibora minima
  Soft-grass, Creeping Holcus mollis Mínfhear reatha
  Sweet-grass, Floating Glyceria fluitans Milseán uisce
  Timothy-grass Phleum pratense Tiomóid
  Vernal-grass, Sweet Anthoxanthum odoratum Féar cumhra
  Wheat, Bread Triticum aestivum  
  Whorl-grass, Water Catabrosa aquatica var.uniflora Casfhéar uisce
  Wind-grass, New Zealand * Stipa arundinacea
  Wood-millet Milium effusum Muiléad coille
  Yorkshire Fog Holcus lanatus Féar an chinn bháin
       
  POLYGALACEAE    
  Milkwort, common Polygala vulgaris Lus an bhainne
  Milkwort, heath Polygala serpyllifolia Na deifiúiríní
       
  POLYGONACEAE   Return to Top
  Bindweed, black Fallopia convolvulus Glúineach dhubh
  Bistort, amphibious Persicaria amphibia Glúineach uisce
  Bistort, red * Persicaria amplexicaulis Stóinse dearg
  Dock, broad Rumex obtusifolius Copóg shráide
  Dock, curled Rumex crispus Copóg chatach
  Dock, curled (subsp) Rumex crispus ssp. littoreus
  Dock, curled (subsp) Rumex crispus ssp. uliginosus
  Dock, clustered Rumex conglomeratus Copóg thriopallach
  Dock, wood Rumex sanguineus Copóg choille
  Knotgrass Polygonum aviculare Glúineach bheag
  Knotgrass, equal-leaved Polygonum arenastrum Glúineach ghainimh
  Knotgrass, Ray's Polygonum oxyspernum Glúineach ghlé
  Knotgrass species Polygonum littorale  
  Knotweed, giant * Fallopia sachalinensis Glúineach chapaill
  Knotweed, himalayan * Persicaria wallichii Glúineach spíceach
  Knotweed, japanese * Fallopia japonica Glúineach bhiorach
  Knotweed, lesser * Persicaria campanulata Glúineach an chlúimh
  Persicaria, pale * Persicaria lapathifolia Ghlúineach bhán
  Redshank Persicaria maculosa Ghlúineach dhearg
  Russian-vine * Fallopia baldschuanica  
  Sorrel, common Rumex acetosa Samhadh bó
  Sorrel, sheeps Rumex acetosella Samhadh caorach
  Water-pepper Persicaria hydropiper Biorphiobar
  Water-pepper, small Persicaria minor Biorphiobar beag
       
  POLYPODIACEAE   Return to Top
  Polypody Polypodium agg. Scim
  Polypody, Common Polypodium vulgare Scim chaol
  Polypody, Intermediate Polypodium interjectum Scim mheánach
  Polypody, Southern Polypodium cambricum Scim leathan
       
  PORTULACEAE    
  Blinks Montia fontana Fliodh uisce
       
  POTAMOGETONACEAE    
  Pondweed, bog Potamogeton polygonifolius Liach mhóna
  Pondweed, broad-leaved Potamogeton natans Liach Bhríde
       
  PRIMULACEAE   Return to Top
  Brookweed Samolus valerandi Falcaire uisce
  Cowslip Primula veris Bainne bó bleachtáin
  Creeping-jenny Lysimachia nummularia Lus an dá phingin
  Cyclamen / Sowbread * Cyclamen hederifolium  
  Loosestrife, dotted Lysimachia punctata Breallán dlúth
  Loosestrife, yellow Lysimachia vulgaris Breallán léana
  Oxlip, false Primula x polyantha  
  Pimpernel, bog Anagallis tenella Falcaire corraigh
  Pimpernel, scarlet Anagallis arvensis Falcaire fiáin
  Pimpernel, yellow Lysimachia nemorum Lus Cholm Cille
  Primrose Primula vulgaris Sabhaircín
  Sea-milkwort Glaux maritima Lus an tsailte
       
  RANUNCULACEAE   Return to Top
  Anemone, Japanese * Anemone x hybrida
  Anemone, wood Anemone nemorosa Lus na gaoithe
  Buttercup, bulbous Ranunculus bulbosus Tuile thalún
  Buttercup, creeping Ranunculus repens Fearbán reatha
  Buttercup, celery-leaved Ranunculus sceleratus Toircheas fiáin
  Buttercup, meadow Ranunculus acris Fearbán féir
  Buttercup, small-flowered* Ranunculus parviflorus Fearbán beag
  Celandine, lesser Ranunculus ficaria Grán arcáin
  Celandine, lesser (subsp) R.ficaria ssp.bulbilifer Grán arcáin
  Columbine * Aquilegia vulgaris Colaimbín
  Crowfoot, ivy-leaved Ranunculus hederaceus Néal uisce eidhneach
  Crowfoot, round-leaved Ranunculus omiophyllus Néal uisce cruin
  Love-in-the-mist * Nigella damascena
  Marsh-marigold Caltha palustris Lus buí Bealtaine
  Meadow-rue, lesser Thalictrum minus Rú léana beag
  Spearwort, greater Ranunculus lingua Glasair léana mhór
  Spearwort, lesser Ranunculus flammula Glasair léana
  Travellers-joy * Clematis vitalba Gabhrán
  Water-crowfoots Ranunculus subgenus Batrachium Néal uisce
  Water-crowfoot, ivy-leaved Ranunculus hederaceus Néal uisce eidhneach
  Water-crowfoot, round-leaved Ranunculus omiophyllus Néal uisce cruin
  Water-crowfoot, stream Ranunculus penicillatus Néal uisce bréige
       
  RESEDACEAE   Return to Top
  Mignonette, wild * Reseda lutea Buí beag
  Weld Reseda luteola Buí mor
       
  RHAMNACEAE    
  Buckthorn, Alder Frangula alnus Draighean fearna
  Virginia-creeper Parthenocissus quinquefolia Athair
       
  ROSACEAE   Return to Top
  Agrimony Agrimonia eupatoria Marbhdhraighean
  Agrimony, fragrant Agrimonia procera Marbhdhraighean cumhra
  Amelanchier * Amelanchier lamarkii
  Apple, crab Malus sylvestris Crann fia-úll
  Apple, domestic * Malus domestica Abhaill
  Avens, mountain Dryas octopetala Leaithín
  Avens, water Geum rivale Macall uisce
  Avens, water x wood Geum x intermedium  
  Avens, wood Geum urbanum Macall coille
  Blackthorn Prunus spinosa Draighean
  Brambles Rubus fruticosus agg. Dris
  Bramble Rubus dentatifolius
  Bramble Rubus flexuosus
  Bramble Rubus sprenglii
  Bramble, Chinese * Rubus tricolor  
  Bramble, stone Rubus saxatilis Sú na mban mín
  Bridewort * Spiraea salicifolia Brídeach
  Bridewort, confused * Spiraea x pseudosalicifolia
  Burnet, salad Sanguisorba minor Lus an uille
  Cherry Plum * Prunus cerasifera
  Cinquefoil, creeping Potentilla reptans Cúig mhéar Mhuire
  Cinquefoil, marsh Potentilla palustris Cnó léana
  Cotoneaster, willow-leaved* Cotoneaster salicifolius Cainchín
  Cotoneaster, Himalayan * Cotoneaster simonsii Cainchín Aiseach
  Cotoneaster, Stern's * Cotoneaster sternianus
  Cotoneaster, wall * Cotoneaster horizontalis Cainchín balla
  Cotoneaster, willow-leaved* Cotoneaster salicifolius Cainchín
  Crab-apple Malus sylvestris Crann fia-úll
  Dewberry Rubus caesius Eithreog
  Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna Sceach gheal
  Kerria * Kerria japonica  
  Ladys-mantle * Alchemilla mollis Dearna Mhuire
  Laurel * Prunus laurocerasus Labhras silíní
  Meadowsweet Filipendula ulmaria Airgead luachra
  Parsley-piert Aphanes arvensis Mionán Muire
  Parsley-piert, slender Aphanes australis Mionán Muire caol
  Pirri-pirri-bur, bronze * Acaena anserinifolia  
  Pirri-pirri-bur, two-spined * Acaena ovalifolia  
  Raspberry Rubus idaeus Sú craobh
  Rose, burnet Rosa spinosissima Briúlán
  Rose: Dog-rose Rosa canina Feirdhris
  Rose: Dog x harsh downy-rose Rosa x scabriuscula  
  Rose: Downy-rose, Sherard's Rosa sherardii Rós Shioraird
  Rose: Downy-rose, soft Rosa mollis Rós bog
  Rose: 'Excelsa' * Rosa 'Excelsa'  
  Rose: Field-rose Rosa arvensis Rós léana
  Rose: Field-rose, short-styled Rosa stylosa Rós stíleach
  Rose: Field-rose x dog-rose Rosa x verticillacantha  
  Rose: Field-rose x short-styled Rosa x pseudorusticana  
  Rose, many-flowered * Rosa multiflora
  Rose, Japanese * Rosa rugosa Rós rúscach
  Rose: Sweet-briar Rosa rubiginosa Dris chumhra
  Rose: Sweet-briar, small-flowered Rosa micrantha Dris chumhra bheag
  Rose: Sweet-briar, small-leaved Rosa agrestis Dris chumhra gheal
  Salmon-berry * Rubus spectablis Dris álainn
  Silverweed Potentilla anserina Briosclán
  Strawberry, barren Potentilla sterilis Sú talún bréige
  Strawberry, wild Fragaria vesca Sú talún fhiáin
  Strawberry, yellow-flowered* Duchesnea indica  
  Tormentil Potentilla erecta Néalfartach
  Tormentil, trailing Potentilla anglica Néalfartach shraoilleach
       
  RUBIACEAE   Return to Top
  Bedstraw, heath Galium saxatile Luibh na bhfear gonta
  Bedstraw, hedge * Galium mollugo Rú fáil
  Bedstraw, lady's Galium verum Boladh cnis
  Bedstraw, limestone Galium sterneri Rú beag
  Bedstraw: Marsh-bedstraw Galium palustre Rú corraigh
  Bedstraw: Marsh-bedstraw, great Galium palustre ssp.elongatum Rú corraigh mór
  Bedstraw, northern Galium boreale Rú crua
  Cleavers Galium aparine Garbhlus
  Madder, field Sherardia arvensis Dearg faille
  Madder, wild Rubia peregrina Garbhlus na boirne
  Squinancywort Asperula cynanchica Lus na haincise
  Woodruff Galium odoratum Lus moileas
       
  SALICACEAE    
  Willow, Creeping Salix repens Saileach reatha
  Willow, Grey sallow Salix cinerea Saileach liath
       
  SAXIFRAGACEAE   Return to Top
  Fringe-cups * Tellima grandiflora  
  Golden-saxifrage, opposite-leaved Chrysosplenium oppositifolium Glóris
  London-pride, false Saxifraga hirsuta x S.spathularis  
  Saxifrage, kidney Saxifraga hirsuta Mórán giobach
  Saxifrage, Irish Saxifraga rosacea Mórán gaelach
  Saxifrage, mossy Saxifraga hypnoides Mórán caonaigh
  Saxifrage, rue-leaved Saxifraga tridactylites Mórán balla
  St.Patricks Cabbage Saxifraga spathularis Cabáiste an mhadra rua
       
  SCROPHULARIACEAE   Return to Top
  Bartsia, red Odontites vernus Hocas tae
  Bartsia, yellow Parentucellia viscosa Hocas tae buí
  Brooklime Veronica beccabunga Lochall
  Cow wheat, common Melampyrum pratense Lus an tsagairt
  Eyebrights Euphrasia agg. Glanrosc
  Eyebright, common Euphrasia nemorosa Glanrosc
  Eyebright, irish Euphrasia salisburgensis Glanrosc gaelach
  Eyebright Euphrasia arctica Glanrosc
  Eyebright E.arctica ssp.borealis Glanrosc
  Eyebright Euphrasia tetraquetra Glanrosc
  Figwort, Cape * Phygelius capensis  
  Figwort, common Scrophularia nodosa Donnlus
  Figwort (green-flowered form) Scrophularia nodosa ssp. bobartii Donnlus
  Figwort, water Scrophularia auriculata Donnlus uisce
  Fluellen, sharp-leaved Kickxia elantine Buaflíon Breatnach
  Foxglove Digitalis purpurea Lus mór
  Foxglove, fairy * Erinus alpinus Méirín sí
  Hebe: Koromiko * Hebe salicifolia Niamhscoth shailí
  Hebe: Shrubby Veronica* Hebe x franciscana Niamhscoth Phroinséis
  Lousewort Pedicularis sylvatica ssp.sylvatica Lus an ghiolla
  Lousewort, Irish Pedicularis sylvatica ssp.hibernica  
  Lousewort, marsh Pedicularis palustris Milseán móna
  Monkey-flower * Mimulus guttatus Buí an bhogaigh
  Monkey-flower, hybrid * Mimulus x robertsii
  Mudwort Limosella aquatica Lus lathaí
  Mullein, great Verbascum thapsus Coinnle Muire
  Mullein, moth * Verbascum blattaria  
  Mullein, twiggy * Verbascum virgatum  
  Snapdragon * Antirrhinum majus Srubh lao
  Speedwell, crested field * Veronica crista-galli Lus cré mór
  Speedwell, common field * Veronica persica Lus cré garraí
  Speedwell, germander Veronica chamaedrys Anuallach
  Speedwell, green field * Veronica agrestis Lus cré léana
  Speedwell, grey field * Veronica polita Lus cré liath
  Speedwell, heath Veronica officinalis Lus cré
  Speedwell, ivy-leaved * Veronica hederifolia Lus cré eidhneach
  Speedwell, ivy-leaved (subsp)* V.hederifolia ssp.hederifolia Lus cré eidhneach
  Speedwell, marsh Veronica scutellata Lus cré corraigh
  Speedwell: Water-speedwell, blue Veronica anagallis-aquatica Biolar grá
  Speedwell: Water-speedwell, pink Veronica catenata Biolar grá dearg
  Speedwell, slender * Veronica filiformis Lus cré réileán
  Speedwell, thyme-leaved Veronica serpyllifolia Lus an treacha
  Speedwell, wall Veronica arvensis Lus cre balla
  Speedwell, wood Veronica montana Lus cre coille
  Toadflax, common Linaria vulgaris Buaflíon
  Toadflax, ivy-leaved Cymbalaria muralis Buaflíon balla
  Toadflax, purple * Linaria purpurea Buaflíon corcra
  Toadflax, small * Chaenorhinum minus Buaflíon minus
  Toothwort Lathraea squamaria Slánú fiacal
  Yellow-rattle Rhinanthus minor Gliográn
       
  SOLANACEAE   Return to Top
  Cape-gooseberry * Physalis peruviana  
  Henbane Hyoscyamus niger Gafann
  Nightshade, black * Solanum nigrum Fuath dubh
  Nightshade,woody / Bittersweet Solanum dulcamara Fuath gorm
  Nightshade,woody / Bittersweet S.dulcamara var.marinum Fuath gorm
  Potato * Solanum tuberosum Práta
  Tomato * Lycopersicon esculentum Tráta
       
  SPARGINACEAE    
  Bur-reed, branched Sparganium erectum Rísheisc
  Bur-reed, floating Sparganium angustifolium Risheisc chaol
  Bur-reed, unbranched Sparganium emersum Rísheisc lom
       
  TAXACEAE    
  Yew Taxus baccata Iúr
       
  THYMELAEACEAE    
  Spurge-laurel * Daphne laureola
       
  TILACEAE    
  Lime * Tilia cordata x platyphyllos Teile
       
  TROPAEOLACEAE    
  Nasturtium * Tropaeolum majus
       
  URTICACEAE   Return to Top
  Mind-your-own-business * Soleirolia soleirolii Lus na ndeor
  Nettle Urtica dioica Neantóg
  Nettle, small * Urtica urens Neantóg bheag
  Pellitory-of-the-wall Parietaria judaica Feabhraíd
       
  VALERIANACEAE    
  Cornsalad Valerianella locusta Ceathrú uain
  Cornsalad, keeled-fruited Valerianella carinata Ceathrú uain dhroimneach
  Valerian, common Valeriana officinalis Caorthann corraigh
  Valerian, red * Centranthus ruber Slán iomaire
       
  VERBENACEAE    
  Vervain * Verbena officinalis Beirbhéine
       
  VIOLACEAE    
  Pansy, field Viola arvensis Lus croí
  Pansy, field x wild Viola x contempta  
  Pansy, garden * Viola x wittrockiana Lus croí
  Pansy, sand Viola tricolor spp.curtsii Goirmín duimhche
  Violet, common dog-violet Viola riviniana Sailchuach chon
  Violet, early dog-violet Viola reichenbachiana Sailchuach luath
  Violet, hairy Viola hirta Sailchuach ghiobach
  Violet, heath dog-violet Viola canina Sailchuach mhóna
  Violet, heath x common Viola x intersita
  Violet, marsh Viola palustris Sailchuach chorraigh
  Violet, pale dog-violet Viola lactea Sailchuach liath
  Violet, sweet Viola odorata Sailchuach chumhra
       
  WOODSIACEAE    
  Lady-fern Athyrium filix-femina Raithneach Mhuire
       
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