Irish Wildflowers A-Z Scientific Names

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Species listed are native wildflowers of Ireland unless marked with an asterix*. The link from the scientific name opens a page with photographs, plant details and a link to the BSBI distribution map. Index last updated 11.02.2023.

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Acaena anserinifolia * Pirri-pirri-bur, bronze  
Acaena ovalifolia * Pirri-pirri-bur, two-spined  
Acanthus mollis * Bears-breeches  
Achillea millefolium Yarrow Athair thalún
Achillea ptarmica Sneezewort Lus corráin
Aegopodium podagria * Ground Elder Lus an easpaig
Aethusa cynapium Parsley, fools Peirsil amaide
Agrimonia eupatoria Agrimony Marbhdhraighean
Agrimonia procera Agrimony, fragrant Marbhdhraighean cumhra
Agrostemma githago * Corncockle Cogal
Ajuga pyramidalis Bugle, pyramidal Glasair bheannach
Ajuga reptans Bugle Glasair choille
Ajuga reptans var.atropurpurea* Bugle (garden cultivar)
Alchemilla mollis * Ladys-mantle Dearna Mhuire
Alliaria petiolata Mustard, garlic / Jack-by-the-hedge Bóchoinneal
Alisma lanceolatum Water-plantain, narrow-leaved Corrchopóg chaol
Alisma plantago-aquatica Water-plantain, common Corrchopóg
Allium ampeloprasum var babingtonii Leek, Babingtons Cainneann
Allium triquetrum * Three-cornered Garlic Creamh garraí
Allium ursinum Ramsons Creamh
Allium vineale Garlic, crow Gairleog Mhuire
Althaea officinalis Marsh-mallow Leamhach
Anacamptis morio (Orchis morio) Orchid, green-winged Magairlín féitheach
Anacamptis pyramidalis Orchid, pyramidal Magairlín na stuaice
Anagallis arvensis Pimpernel, scarlet Falcaire fiáin
Anagallis minima Chaffweed Falcaire beag
Anagallis tenella Pimpernel, bog Falcaire corraigh
Anchusa arvensis Bugloss Boglas
Anemone nemorosa Anemone, wood Lus na gaoithe
Anemone x hybrida * Anemone, Japanese
Angelica sylvestris Angelica, wild Gallfheabhrán
Antennaria dioica Everlasting, mountain Catluibh
Anthemis punctata * Chamomile, Sicilian Return to Top
Anthriscus caucalis Chervil, bur Peirsil bhog
Anthriscus sylvestris Parsley, cow Peirsil bhó
Anthyllis vulneraria Vetch, kidney Méara Muire
Antirrhinum majus * Snapdragon Srubh lao
Aphanes arvensis Parsley-piert Mionán Muire
Aphanes australis Parsley-piert, slender Mionán Muire caol
Apium graveolens Celery, wild Smaileog
Apium inundatum Marshwort, lesser Smaileog bháite
Apium nodiflorum Water-cress, fools Gunna uisce
Aquilegia vulgaris Columbine Colaimbín
Arabidopsis thaliana Cress, thale Tailís
Arabis hirsuta Rockcress, hairy Gas caillí giobach
Arbutus unedo Strawberry-tree Caithne
Arctium minus Burdock, lesser Cnádán
Arctium nemorosum Burdock, wood Cnádán fáil
Arenaria serpyllifolia Sandwort, thyme-leaved Gaineamhlus tíme
Armeria maritima Thrift Rabhán
Armoracia rusticana * Horse-radish Meacan ragaim
Artemisia maritma Sea Wormwood Liath na trá
Artemisia vulgaris Mugwort Mongach meisce
Arum italicum ssp.italicum* Lords-and-ladies,Italian (garden form) Cluas chaoin riabhach
Arum italicum ssp.italicum* Lords-and-ladies, Italian Cluas chaoin riabhach
Arum maculatum Lords-and-ladies Cluas chaoin
Asparagus prostratus Asparagus, wild Lus súgach
Asperula cynanchica Squinancywort Lus na haincise
Aster tripolium Aster, sea Luibh bhléine
Atriplex glabriuscula Orache, babingtons Eilifleog chladaigh
Atriplex laciniata Orache, frosted Eilifleog phlúrach
Atriplex patula * Orache, common Eilifleog
Atriplex portulacoides Sea-purslane Lus an Ghaill
Atriplex prostrata Orache, spear-leaved Eilifleog leathan
Aubrieta deltoidea * Aubrieta  
Aucuba japonica * Laurel, spotted  
     
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Baldellia ranunculoides Water-plantain, lesser Corrchopóg bheag
Ballota nigra * Horehound, black Grafán dubh
Barbarea intermedia * Winter-cress, medium-flowered Treabhach meánach
Barbarea verna * Winter-cress, american Treabhach earraigh
Barbarea vulgaris Winter-cress Treabhach
Bellis perennis Daisy Nóinín
Berula erecta Water-parsnip, lesser Ráib uisce
Beta vulgaris ssp.maritima Sea Beet Laíon na trá
Betonica officinalis Betony Lus beatha
Bidens tripartita Bur-marigold, trifid Scothóg leathan
Blackstonia perfoliata Yellow-wort Dréimire buí
Borago officinalis * Borage Borráiste gorm
Brassica napus * Rape, wild Ráib
Brassica nigra Mustard, black Praiseach dhubh
Brassica oleracea * Cabbage, wild Cabáiste fiáin
Brassica rapa * Turnip Tornapa fiáin
Buddleja davidii * Butterfly-bush Tor an fhéileacáin
Butomus umbellatus Flowering-rush Luachair dhearg
     
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Cakile maritima Rocket, sea Cearrbhacán mara
Calendula officinalis Marigold, pot
Callitriche brutia ssp hamulata Water-starwort, intermediate Réiltín meánach
Callitriche stagnalis Water-starwort, common Réiltín uisce
Calluna vulgaris Ling Fraoch mór
Caltha palustris Marsh-marigold Lus buí Bealtaine
Calystegia pulchra * Bindweed, hairy Ialus giobach
Calystegia sepium Bindweed, hedge Ialus fáil
C.sepium ssp.roseata Bindweed, hedge ssp. Ialus fáil
Calystegia silvatica * Bindweed, large Ialus mór
C. silvatica ssp. disjuncta * Bindweed, large ssp. Ialus mór
C. silvatica ssp. silvatica * Bindweed, large ssp. Ialus mór
C.silvatica var.quinquepartita* Bindweed, large var. Ialus mór
Calystegia soldanella Bindweed, sea Plúr an phrionsa
Campanula portenschlagiana * Bellflower, Adria
Campanula poscharskyana * Bellflower, trailing
Campanula rotundifolia Harebell Méaracán gorm
Capsella bursa-pastoris Shepherds-purse Lus an sparáin
Cardamine flexuosa Bittercress, wavy Searbh-bhiolar casta
Cardamine hirsuta Bittercress,hairy Searbh-bhiolar giobach
Cardamine pratensis Cuckoo-flower / Lady's Smock Biolar gréagáin
Carduus crispus Thistle, welted Feochadán reangach
Carduus nutans * Thistle, musk Feochadán crom
Carduus tenuiflorus Thistle, slender Feochadán caol
Carlina vulgaris Thistle, carline Feochadán mín
Centaurea cyanus * Cornflower Gormán
Centaurea nigra Knapweed, common Mínscoth
Centaurea nigra var.radiata Knapweed (radiate form) Mínscoth
Centaurea scabiosa Knapweed, greater Mínscoth mhór
Centaurium erythyraea Centaury, common Dréimire Mhuire
Centaurium pulchellum Centaury, lesser Dréimire beag
Centranthus ruber * Valerian, red Slán iomaire
Cephalanthera longifolia Helleborine, narrow-leaved Cuaichín caol
Cerastium arvense Mouse-ear, field Cluas luchóige mhóinéir
Cerastium diffusum Mouse-ear, sea Cluas luchóige mhara
Cerastium fontanum Mouse-ear, common Cluas luchóige mhara
C.fontanum ssp.holosteoides Mouse-ear, common ssp. Cluas luchóige mhara
Cerastium glomeratum Mouse-ear, sticky Cluas luchóige ghreamaitheach
Cerastium tomentosum * Snow-in-summer / Dusty Miller
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Ceratophyllum demersum Hornwort, rigid Cornlach
Chaenorhinum minus Toadflax, small Buaflíon minus
Chamaemelum nobile Chamomile, common Camán meall
Chamerion angustifolium * Willowherb, rosebay Lus na tine
Chara sp. Stoneworts Aol-lus
Chelidonium majus * Celandine, greater Garra bhuí
Chenopodium album * Fat Hen Praiseach fhiáin
Chenopodium rubrum Goosefoot, red Blonagán dearg
Chrysanthemum segetum Marigold, corn Buíán
Chrysosplenium oppositifolium Golden-saxifrage, opposite-leaved Glóiris
Cicendia filiformis Centaury, yellow Deagha buí
Cichorium intybus Chicory Siocaire
Circaea lutetiana Nightshade,enchanters Fuinseagach
Cicerbita macrophylla * Blue-sowthistle, common Bleachtán gorm
Cirsium arvense Thistle, creeping Feochadán reatha
Cirsium dissectum Thistle, meadow Feochadán móna
Cirsium palustre Thistle, marsh Feochadán corraigh
Cirsium vulgare Thistle, spear Feochadán colgach
Clematis vitalba * Travellers-joy Gabhrán
Clinopodium ascendens Calamint, common Cailmint
Cochlearia anglica Scurvygrass, English Carrán muirisce
Cochlearia danica Scurvygrass, Danish Carrán creige
Cochlearia officinalis Scurvygrass,common Biolar trá
Coeloglossum viride Orchid, frog Magairlín an loscáin
Comarum palustre Cinquefoil, marsh Cnó léana
Conium maculatum Hemlock Moing mhear
Conopodium majus Pignut Cúlarán
Convolvulus arvensis Bindweed, field Ainleog
Conyza bilbaona * Fleabane, Bilbao / hispid  
Conyza bilbaona x Erigeron acer Fleabane, Bilbao x Fleabane, blue  
Conyza canadensis * Fleabane, Canadian  
Cordyline australis * Cabbage-palm  
Cornus sanguinea Dogwood Conbhaiscne
Cornus sericea * Dogwood, red-osier  
Coronopus didymus Swine-cress, lesser Cladhthach mhín
Coronopus squamatus Swine-cress Cladhthach
Corylus avellana Hazel Coll
Cota austriaca * Chamomile, Austrian
Cotoneaster horizontalis * Cotoneaster, wall Cainchín balla
Cotoneaster salicifolius * Cotoneaster, willow-leaved Cainchín
Cotoneaster simonsii * Cotoneaster, Himalayan Cainchín Aiseach
Cotoneaster sternianus * Cotoneaster, Stern's
Crambe maritima Sea-kale Praiseach thrá
Crassula helmsii * Pigmyweed, New Zealand Crasal Nua-Shéalannach
Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn Sceach gheal
Crepis biennis Hawk's-beard, rough Lus cúráin garbh
Crepis capillaris Hawk's-beard, smooth Lus cúráin mín
Crepis paludosa Hawk's-beard, marsh Lus cúráin corraigh
Crepis vescaria * Hawk's-beard, beaked Lus cúráin gobach
Crithmum maritimum Rock Samphire Craobhraic
Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora* Montbretia Feileastram dearg
Crocosmia pottsii* Montbretia, Pott's
Crocus tommasinianus * Crocus, early  
Crocus vernus * Crocus, spring  
Cuscuta epithymum Dodder, common Clamhán
Cyclamen hederifolium * Cyclamen, ivy-leaved  
Cymbalaria muralis Toadflax, ivy-leaved Buaflíon balla
Cynoglossum officinale Hounds-tongue Teanga chon
Cytisus scoparius Broom Giolcach shléibhe
     
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Daboecia cantabrica Heath, St.Daboec's Fraoch na haon choise
Dactylorhiza fuchsii Spotted-orchid, common Nuacht bhallach
Dactylorhiza fuchsii var. okelli Spotted-orchid, O'Kelly's Nuacht bhallach Uí Ceallaigh
Dactylorhiza incarnata Marsh-orchid, early Magairlín mór
D. incarnata ssp. coccinea Marsh-orchid, early Magairlín mór
D. incarnata ssp. incarnata Marsh-orchid, early Magairlín mór
D. incarnata ssp. pulchella Marsh-orchid, early Magairlín mór
Dactylorhiza maculata Spotted-orchid, heath Na circíní
Dactylorhiza kerryensis Marsh-orchid, Irish Magairlín gaelach
D. kerryensis var. kerryensis Marsh-orchid, Irish var. Magairlín gaelach
Dactylorhiza occidentalis Marsh-orchid, Western Magairlín gaelach
Dactylorhiza purpurella Marsh-orchid, northern Magairlín corcra
Dactylorhiza traunsteinerioides Marsh-orchid, narrow-leaved Magairlín caol
Dactylorhiza viridis Orchid, frog Magairlín an loscáin
Dactylorhiza x braunii Dactylorhiza fuchsii x kerryensis
Dactylorhiza x carnea Dactylorhiza incarnata x maculata
Dactylorhiza x dinglensis Dactylorhiza kerryensis x maculata
Dactylorhiza x kernerorum Dactylorhiza incarnata x fuchsii
Dactylorhiza x venusta Dactylorhiza fuchsii x purpurella
Daphne laureola * Spurge-laurel
Dasiphora fruticosa Cinquefoil, shrubby Tor cúigmhéarach
Daucus carota Carrot, wild Mealbhacán
Daucus carota ssp. gummifer Carrot, sea Mealbhacán mara
Digitalis purpurea Foxglove Lus mór
Diplotaxis muralis * Wall-rocket, annual Ruachán buí
Dipsacus fullonum Teasel Leadán úcaire
Drosera anglica Sundew, great Cailís Mhuire mhór
Drosera intermedia Sundew, oblong-leaved Cailís Mhuire
Drosera rotundifolia Sundew, round-leaved Drúchtín na móna
Dryas octopetala Avens, mountain Leaithín
Duchesnea indica * Strawberry, yellow-flowered  
     
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Echium vulgare Vipers-bugloss Lus nathrach
Elatine hexandra Waterwort, six-stamened Bosán te
Elodea canadensis Waterweed, Canadian Tím uisce
Elodea nuttallii Waterweed, Nuttall's Tím uisce chaol
Epilobium brunnescens * Willowherb, new zealand Saileachán sraoilleach
Epilobium ciliatum * Willowherb, american Saileachán sráide
Epilobium hirsutum Willowherb, great Saileachán mór
Epilobium montanum Willowherb, broad-leaved Saileachán leathan
Epilobium obscurum Willowherb, short-fruited Saileachán caol
Epilobium palustre Willowherb, marsh Saileachán corraigh
Epilobium parviflorum Willowherb, hoary Saileachán liath
Epilobium roseum * Willowherb, pale Saileachán gasach
Epilobium tetragonum * Willowherb, square-stalked
Epipactis atrorubens Helleborine, dark red Cuaichín dearg
Epipactis helleborine Helleborine, broad-leaved Ealabairín
Epipactis palustris Helleborine, marsh Cuaichín corraigh
Equisetaceae agg. Horsetails Cuirdín
Erica cinerea Heather, bell Fraoch cloigíneach
Erica tetralix Heath, cross-leaved Fraoch naoscaí
Erigeron acris Fleabane, blue Lus gorm na ndreancaidí
Erigeron canadensis Fleabane, Canadian
Erigeron floribundus Fleabane, Bilbao
Erigeron glaucus Daisy, seaside  
Erigeron karvinskianus * Fleabane, Mexican Nóinín balla
Erigeron x stanleyi Erigeron acris x floribundus
Erinus alpinus * Foxglove, fairy Méirín sí
Eriocaulon aquaticum Pipewort Píbín uisce
Eriophorum angustifolium Cotton-grass, common Ceannbhán
Eriophorum vaginatum Cotton-grass, hares-tail Ceannbhán gaelach
Erodium cicutarium Stork's-bill, common Creagach
Erodium maritimum Stork's-bill, sea Creagach mara
Erodium moschatum * Stork's-bill, musk Creagach muscach
Erophila verna agg Whitlowgrass, common Bosán anagair
Erucastrum gallicum * Rocket, hairy
Ervilia hirsuta Tare, hairy Peasair arbhair
Eryngium maritimum Sea Holly Cuileann trá
Erysimum cheiri * Wallflower Lus an bhalla
Erythranthe guttata * Monkey-flower Buí an bhogaigh
Erythranthe × robertsii * Erythranthe guttata x lutea
Escallonia rubra var macrantha * Escallonia Tomóg ghaelach
Eschscholzia californica * Poppy, Californian
Euonymus europaeus Spindle Feoras
Eupatorium cannabinum Hemp-agrimony Cnáib uisce
Euphorbia amygdaloides * Spurge, wood Lus Oilealla
Euphorbia exigua * Spurge, dwarf Spuirse bhocht
Euphorbia helioscopia * Spurge, sun Lus na bhfaithní
Euphorbia hyberna Spurge, Irish Bainne caoin
Euphorbia lathyris Spurge, caper  
Euphorbia mellifera * Spurge, honey / Canary  
Euphorbia paralias Spurge, sea Bainne léana
Euphorbia peplus * Spurge, petty Gearr nimhe
Euphorbia portlandica Spurge, portland Spuirse ghainimh
Euphrasia officinalis agg. Eyebrights Glanrosc
Euphrasia arctica Arctic Eyebright Glanrosc
Euphrasia arctica ssp.borealis Eyebright Glanrosc
Euphrasia confusa Eyebright Glanrosc
Euphrasia nemorosa Eyebright, common Glanrosc
Euphrasia salisburgensis Eyebright, Irish Glanrosc gaelach
Euphrasia tetraquetra Eyebright, western Glanrosc
     
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Fallopia baldschuanica * Russian-vine  
Fallopia convolvulus Bindweed, black Glúineach dhubh
Fallopia japonica * Knotweed, japanese Glúineach bhiorach
Fallopia sachalinensis * Knotweed, giant Glúineach chapaill
Ficaria verna Celandine, lesser Grán arcáin
Ficaria verna ssp verna Celandine, lesser / bulbous Grán arcáin
Filago minima Cudweed, small Cáithluibh bheag
Filago germanica Cudweed, common Cáithluibh
Filipendula ulmaria Meadowsweet Airgead luachra
Filipendula vulgaris Dropwort Lus braonach
Foeniculum vulgare * Fennel Finéal
Fragaria vesca Strawberry, wild Sú talún fhiáin
Frangula alner Buckthorn, alder Draighean fearna
Fuchsia magellanica * Fuchsia Fiúise
Fuchsia magellanica 'Molinae'* Fuchsia, white
Fumaria bastardii * Ramping-fumitory, tall Camán searraigh ard
Fumaria capreolata * Ramping-fumitory, white Camán searraigh bán
Fumaria muralis * Ramping-fumitory, common Camán searraigh balla
Fumaria muralis ssp boraei* Ramping-fumitory, Boreau's
Fumaria officinalis * Fumitory, common Camán searraigh díge
Fumaria purpurea * Ramping-fumitory, purple Camán searraigh corcra
     
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Galanthus nivalis * Snowdrop  
Galeopsis bifida * Hemp-nettle, bifid Ga buí
Galeopsis tetrahit Hemp-nettle, common Ga buí
Galinsoga parviflora * Soldier, gallant  
Galium album (mollugo) * Bedstraw, hedge Rú fáil
Galium aparine Cleavers Garbhlus
Galium boreale Bedstraw, northern Rú crua
Galium odoratum Woodruff Lus moileas
Galium palustre Marsh-bedstraw, Rú corraigh
G.palustre ssp.elongatum Marsh-bedstraw, great Rú corraigh mór
Galium saxatile Bedstraw, heath Luibh na bhfear gonta
Galium sterneri Bedstraw, limestone Rú beag
Galium verum Bedstraw, lady's Boladh cnis
Gentianella amarella Gentian, autumn Muilcheann
Gentianella campestris Gentian, field Lus an chrúbáin
Gentianella verna Gentian, spring Ceadharlach Bealtaine
Geranium columbinum Crane's-bill, long-stalked Crobh coilm
Geranium dissectum Crane's-bill, cut-leaved Crobh giobach
Geranium endressii * Crane's-bill, French
Geranium ibericum * Crane's-bill, Caucasian
Geranium lucidum Crane's-bill, shining Crobh geal
Geranium molle Crane's-bill, doves-foot Crobh bog
Geranium pratense Crane's-bill, meadow Crobh gorm
Geranium purpureum Little-robin Eireaball rí
Geranium pyrenaicum * Crane's-bill, hedgerow Crobh na bhfál
Geranium robertianum Herb-robert Ruithéal rí
G.robertianum ssp.celticum Herb-robert Ruithéal rí
Geranium rotundifolium Crane's-bill, round-leaved Crobh cruinn
Geranium sanguineum Crane's-bill, bloody Crobh dearg
Geranium x oxonianum* Crane's-bill, Druce's  
Geum rivale Avens, water Macall uisce
Geum urbanum Avens, wood Macall coille
Geum x intermedium Avens, water x wood  
Gladiolus communis Gladiolus, eastern  
Glaucium flavum Poppy, yellow horned Caillichín na trá
Glaux maritima Sea-milkwort Lus an tsailte
Glebionis segetum Marigold, corn Buíán
Glechoma hederacea Ground-ivy Athair lusa
G.hederacea 'Variegata' Ground-ivy, variegated
Gnaphalium sylvaticum Cudweed, heath Gnamhlus móna
Gnaphalium uliginosum Cudweed, marsh Gnamhlus corraigh
Griselinia littoralis * Griselinia  
Guizotia abyssinica * Niger  
Gunnera manicata * Giant-rhubarb, Brazilian Gunnaire na mbláth mór
Gunnera tinctoria * Giant-rhubarb Gunnaire
Gymnadenia conopsea s.s Fragrant-orchid, chalk Lus taghla
Gymnadenia densiflora Fragrant-orchid, marsh Lus taghla corraigh
     
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Hebe salicifolia * Koromiko Niamhscoth shailí
Hebe x franciscana * Hedge veronica Niamhscoth Phroinséis
Hedera hibernica Atlantic Ivy Eidhneán
Helianthemum oelandicum Rock-rose, hoary Grianrós liath
Helminthotheca echioides * Ox-tongue, bristly Teanga bhó gharbh
Helosciadium inundatum Marshwort, lesser Smaileog bháite
Helosciadium nodiflorum Water-cress, fools Gunna uisce
Heracleum mantegazzianum Hogweed, giant Feabhrán capaill
Heracleum sphondylium Hogweed Feabhrán
Hesperis matronalis * Dames-violet Feascarlus
Hieracium agg. Hawkweeds Lus na seabhac
Hieracium anglicum Hawkweed, English
Hieracium cerinthiforme Hawkweed, clasping-leaved
Hippophae rhamnoides * Sea-buckthorn Draighean mara
Hippuris vulgaris Mare's-tail Colgrach
Hirschfeldia incana * Mustard,hoary Mustard liath
Honckenya peploides Sandwort,sea Gaineamhlus mara
Humulus lupulus * Hop Hopa
Hyacinthoides non-scripta Bluebell Coinnle corra
Hyacinthoides x massartiana* Bluebell, hybrid
Hydrocharis morsus-ranae Frogbit Greim an loscáin
Hydrocotyle vulgaris Pennywort, marsh Lus na pingine
Hylotelephium spectabile * Stonecrop, butterfly
Hyoscyamus niger Henbane Gafann
Hypericum androsaemum Tutsan Meas torc allta
Hypericum calycinum * Rose-of-Sharon Lus buí Mhanannáin
Hypericum elodes St John's-wort, marsh Luibh an chiorraithe
Hypericum forrestii * Tutsan, Forrest's
Hypericum 'Hidcote' * Tutsan, Hidcote
Hypericum humifusum St John's-wort, trailing Beathnua sraoilleach
Hypericum maculatum St John's-wort, imperforate Beathnua gan smál
Hypericum perforatum St John's-wort, perforate Lus na Maighdine Muire
Hypericum pulchrum St John's-wort, slender Beathnua baineann
Hypericum tetrapterum St John's-wort, square-stalked Beathnua fireann
Hypericum x desetangsii St John's-wort, Des Etangs'  
Hypochaeris radicata Cat's-ear Cluas chait
     
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Iberis umbellata * Candytuft, garden
Ilex aquifolium Holly Cuileann
Impatiens glandulifera * Balsam, himalayan/indian Lus na pléisce
Inula crithmoides Golden-samphire Ailleann Pheadair
Iris foetidissima * Iris, stinking Glóiriam
Iris pseudoacorus Iris, yellow Feileastram
     
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Jacobaea aquatica Ragwort, marsh Buachalán corraigh
Jacobaea maritima x vulgaris Ragwort, silver x common Return to Top
Jacobaea vulgaris Ragwort, common Buachalán buí
Jacobaea vulgaris ssp. dunensis Ragwort (coastal subsp)
Jacobaea vulgaris var. nudus Ragwort (rayless variety)
Jacobaea vulgaris x ssp. dunensis Ragwort, common x subsp dunensis
Jacobaea x ostenfeldii Ragwort, marsh x common  
Jasione montana Sheeps-bit Duán na gcaorach
Juniperus communis Juniper Aiteal
     
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Kerria japonica * Kerria
Kickxia elatine Fluellen, sharp-leaved Buaflíon Breatnach
Knautia arvensis Scabious, field Cab an ghasáin
Koenigia campanulata * Knotweed, lesser Glúineach an chlúimh
Koenigia polystachya * Knotweed, Himalayan Glúineach spíceach
     
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Lactuca serriola * Lettuce,prickly Leitís cholgach
Lamiastrum galeobdolon ssp.argentatum* Garden Yellow Archangel
Lamium album * Dead-nettle, white Caochneantóg bhán
Lamium hybridum Dead-nettle, cut-leaved Caochneantóg dhiosctha
Lamium maculatum * Dead-nettle, spotted
Lamium purpureum Dead-nettle, red Caochneantóg dhearg
Lapsana communis Nipplewort Duilleog bhríde
Lathraea squamaria Toothwort Slánú fiacal
Lathyrus japonicus ssp.maritimus Pea, sea Peasairín trá
Lathyrus latifolius Everlasting-pea, broad-leaved * Peasairín leathanduilleach
Lathyrus linifolius Vetch, bitter Corra meille
Lathyrus pratensis Vetchling, meadow Peasairín buí
Laurus nobilis * Bay Laurel Labhras
Lavatera arborea Tree-mallow Hocas ard
Lavatera x clementii * Garden tree-mallow  
Lemna minor Duckweed, common Ros lachan
Lemna minuta * Duckweed, least
Leontodon autumnalis Hawkbit, autumn Crág phortáin
Leontodon hispidus Hawkbit, rough Crág phortáin gharbh
Leontodon saxatalis Hawkbit, lesser Crág phortáin bheag
Lepidium coronopus Swine-cress Cladhthach
Lepidium didymum Swine-cress, lesser Cladhthach mhín
Lepidium heterophyllum Pepperwort, Smith's Piobar an duine bhoicht
Lepidium latifolium Dittander Piobracas
Lepidium ruderale * Pepperwort, narrow-leaved
Leucanthemum vulgare Daisy, ox-eye Noínín mór
Leucanthemum x superbum * Daisy, shasta  
Leucojum aestivum * Snowflake, summer Plúirín samhraidh
Leucojum vernum * Snowflake, spring
Leycesteria formosa * Honeysuckle, himalayan Féithleann álainn
Libertia formosa * Chilean-iris Murúch shneachta
Ligustrum vulgare Privet, wild Pribhéad
Limbarda crithmoides Golden-samphire Ailleann Pheadair
Limnanthes douglasii * Poached-egg plant / Meadow-foam  
Limonium recurvum subsp. pseudotranswallianum Sea-lavender, western Lus liath na Boirne
Limonium humile Sea-lavender, lax-flowered Lus liath na mara
Limosella aquatica Mudwort Lus lathaí
Linaria purpurea * Toadflax, purple Buaflíon corcra
Linaria vulgaris * Toadflax, common Buaflíon
Linum bienne Flax, pale Líon beag
Linum catharticum Flax, fairy Lus na mban sí
Linum radiola Allseed Gathán lín
Listera cordata Twayblade, lesser Dédhuilleog bheag
Listera ovata Twayblade, common Dédhuilleog
Littorella uniflora Shoreweed Lus an chladaigh
Lobelia dortmanna Lobelia, water Plúr an locháin
Lobelia erinus * Lobelia, garden
Lobularia maritima * Alison,sweet Alasam cumhra
Logfia minima Cudweed, small Cáithluibh bheag
Lonicera japonica * Honeysuckle, Japanese
Lonicera nitida * Honeysuckle, Wilson's
Lonicera periclymenum Honeysuckle Táthfhéithleann
Lotus corniculatus Birds-foot-trefoil, common Crobh éin
Lotus corniculatus var. sativus Birds-foot-trefoil, common
Lotus pedunculatus Birds-foot-trefoil, greater Crobh éin corraigh
Lotus subbiflorus Birds-foot-trefoil, hairy Crobh éin mosach
Luma apiculata * Myrtle, Chilean
Lunaria annua * Honesty
Lupinus arboreus * Lupin, tree Lúipín crua
Lychnis coronaria * Campion, rose
Lychnis flos-cuculi Ragged robin Plúr na cuaiche
Lycopersicon esculentum * Tomato Tráta
Lycopus europaeus Gipsywort Feorán corraigh
Lycopsis arvensis Bugloss Boglas
Lysichiton americanus * Skunk-cabbage, American Geathar búi
Lysimachia arvensis Pimpernel, scarlet Falcaire fiáin
Lysimachia maritima Sea-milkwort Lus an tsailte
Lysimachia minima Chaffweed Falcaire beag
Lysimachia nemorum Pimpernel, yellow Lus Cholm Cille
Lysimachia nummularia Creeping-jenny Lus an dá phingin
Lysimachia punctata * Loosestrife, dotted Breallán dlúth
Lysimachia tenella Pimpernel, bog Falcaire corraigh
Lysimachia vulgaris Loosestrife, yellow Breallán léana
Lythrum portula Water-purslane Puirpín uisce
Lythrum salicaria Purple-loosestrife Créachtach
     
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Malus sylvestris Crab-apple Crann fia-úll
Malva arborea Tree-mallow Hocas ard
Malva moschata * Musk-mallow Hocas muscach
Malva sylvestris Mallow, common Lus na meall Muire
Malva x clementii * Malva olbia x thuringiaca
Matthiola incana * Stock, hoary
Matricaria chamomilla * Mayweed, scented Fíogadán cumhra
Matricaria discoidea * Pineappleweed Lus na hiothlainne
Meconopsis cambrica Welsh poppy Poipín Breatnach
Medicago arabica * Medick, spotted Meidic bhreac
Medicago lupulina Medick, black Dúmheidic
Melampyrum pratense Cow-wheat, common Lus an tsagairt
Melilotus albus * Melilot, white Crúibín cait bán
Melilotus altissimus * Melilot, tall Crúibín cait mór
Melilotus sulcatus * Melilot, furrowed  
Melissa officinalis * Balm Lus na meala
Mentha arvensis Mint, corn Mismín arbhair
Mentha aquatica Mint, water Mismín mionsach
Mentha spicata * Spearmint Cartlainn gharraí
Mentha suaveolens * Mint, round-leaved Mismín cumhra
Mentha x piperita * Peppermint Lus an phiobair
Mentha x verticillata Mint, whorled Mismín burla
Menyanthes trifoliata Bogbean Bearnán lachan
Mercurialis annua * Mercury, annual Lus glinne beag
Mercurialis perennis * Mercury, dogs Lus glinne
Mimulus guttatus * Monkey-flower Buí an bhogaigh
Mimulus x robertsii * Monkey-flower, hybrid
Minuartia verna Sandwort, spring Gaineamhlus earraigh
Moehringia trinervia Sandwort, three-nerved Gaineamhlus féitheach
Montia fontana Blinks Fliodh uisce
Muscari armeniacum * Grape-hyacinth, garden
Mycelis muralis * Lettuce, wall Leitís bhalla
Myosotis arvensis Forget-me-not, field Lus míonla goirt
Myosotis discolor Forget-me-not, changing Lus míonla buí
Myosotis laxa Forget-me-not, tufted Ceotharnach beag
Myosotis ramosissima Forget-me-not, early Lus míonla luath
Myosotis secunda Forget-me-not, creeping Ceotharnach reatha
Myosotis scorpioides Forget-me-not, water Ceotharnach uisce
Myosotis x suzae Forget-me-not, tufted x water
Myrica gale Bog-myrtle Raideog
Myriophyllum aquaticum * Parrots-feather  
Myriophyllum spicatum Water-milfoil, spiked Líonánach
     
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Narcissus species * Daffodils Lus an chromchinn
Narthecium ossifragum Bog asphodel Sciollam na móna
Nasturtium microphyllum Water-cress, narrow-fruited Biolar mion
Nasturtium officinale Water-cress Biolar
Neotinea maculata Orchid, dense flowered Magairlín glas
Neottia cordata Twayblade, lesser Dédhuilleog bheag
Neottia nidus-avis Orchid, birds-nest Magairlín neide éin
Neottia ovata Twayblade, common Dédhuilleog
Nigella damascena Love-in-a-mist
Nuphar lutea Water-lily, yellow Cabhán abhann
Nymphaea alba Water-lily, white Bacán bán
Nymphoides peltata * Water-lily, fringed Scéithín uisce
     
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Odontites vernus Bartsia, red Hocas tae
Oenanthe aquatica Water-dropwort, fine-leaved Dathabha uisce
Oenanthe crocata Water-dropwort, hemlock Dáthabha bán
Oenanthe lachenalii Water-dropwort, parsley Dáthabha peirsile
Oenanthe pimpinelloides Water-dropwort, corky-fruited Dáthabha ainíse
Oenothera biennis * Evening primrose, common Coinneal oíche
Oenothera glazioviana * Evening primrose, large-flowered Coinneal oíche mhór
Oenothera stricta * Evening primrose, fragrant Connneal oíche chumhra
Oenothera x fallax * Evening primrose, intermediate
Omalotheca sylvatica Cudweed, heath Gnamhlus móna
Ononis repens Restharrow Fréamhacha tairne
Ononis spinosa * Restharrow, spiny
Ophrys apifera Orchid, bee Magairlín na mbeach
Ophrys insectifera Orchid, fly Magairlín na gcuileanna
Orchis mascula Orchid, early purple Magairlín meidhreach
Orchis morio Orchid, green-winged Magairlín féitheach
Origanum vulgare Marjoram Máirtín fiáin
Ornithopus perpusillus Birds-foot Crúba éin
Orobanche alba Broomrape, thyme Múchóg dhearg
Orobanche hederae Broomrape, ivy Múchóg mhór
Orobanche minor Broomrape, common Múchóg bheag
Osmunda regalis Fern, royal Raithneach ríúil
Osteospermum jucundum * Daisy, South African
Oxalis acetosella Wood-sorrel Seamsóg
Oxalis articulata * Pink-sorrel Seamsóg ghlúineach
Oxalis corniculata * Yellow-sorrel, procumbent Seamsóg bhuí
O.corniculata var.atropurpurea* Yellow-sorrel, purple-leaved
Oxalis incarnata * Pink-sorrel, pale  
Oxalis stricta * Yellow-sorrel, upright Seamsóg ghallda
Oxybasis rubra Goosefoot, red Blonagán dearg
     
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Papaver cambricum Welsh poppy Poipín Breatnach
Papaver dubium Poppy, long-headed Cailleach fhada
Papaver rhoeas Poppy, common Cailleach dhearg
Papaver somniferum Poppy, opium Codlaidín
Parentucellia viscosa Bartsia, yellow Hocas tae buí
Parietaria judaica Pellitory-of-the-wall Feabhraíd
Parnassia palustris Grass-of-Parnassus Fionnscoth
Parthenocissus quinquefolia Virginia creeper Athair
Pastinaca sativa * Parsnip, wild Cuirdín bán
Pedicularis palustris Lousewort, marsh Milseán móna
Pedicularis sylvatica ssp.hibernica Lousewort, Irish Lus an ghiolla
Pedicularis sylvatica ssp.sylvatica Lousewort Lus an ghiolla
Pentaglottis sempervirens * Green Alkanet Boglas Spáinneach
Persicaria amphibia Bistort, amphibious Glúineach uisce
Persicaria amplexicaulis * Bistort, red Stóinse dearg
Persicaria campanulata * Knotweed,lesser Glúineach an chlúimh
Persicaria hydropiper Water-pepper Biorphiobar
Persicaria lapathifolia * Persicaria, pale Glúineach bhán
Persicaria maculosa Redshank Glúineach dhearg
Persicaria wallichii * Knotweed, himalayan Glúineach spíceach
Petasites pyrenaicus * Winter heliotrope Plúr na gréine
Petasites hybridus Butterbur Gallán mór
Petrosedum forsterianum * Stonecrop, rock Grafán creige
Petrosedum rupestre * Stonecrop, reflexed Grafán crom
Petroselinum crispum * Parsley, garden Peirsil gharraí
Phacelia tanacetifolia * Phacelia
Phedimus spurius * Stonecrop, Caucasian
Phormium tenax * Flax, New Zealand Líon na Nua-Shéalainne
Phygelius capensis * Figwort, cape  
Physalis peruviana * Cape-gooseberry  
Picris echiodes * Ox-tongue, bristly Teanga bhó gharbh
Pilosella aurantiaca * Hawkweed, orange Searbh dearg
Pilosella officinarum Mouse-ear-hawkweed Searbh na muc
Pimpinella major Burnet-saxifrage, greater Coll an dromáin
Pimpinella saxifraga Burnet-saxifrage Ainís fhiáin
Pinguicula grandiflora Butterwort, large-flowered Leith uisce
Pinguicula lusitanica Butterwort, pale Leith uisce beag
Pinguicula vulgaris Butterwort, common Bodán meascáin
Plantago coronopus Plantain, bucks-horn Adharca fia
Plantago lanceolata Plantain, ribwort Slánlus
Plantago major Plantain, greater Cuach Phádraig
Plantago maritima Plantain, sea Slánlus mara
Platanthera bifolia Butterfly-orchid, lesser Magairlín beag an fhéileacáin
Platanthera chlorantha Butterfly-orchid, greater Magairlín mór an fhéileacáin
Polygala serpyllifolia Milkwort, heath Na deirfiúiríní
Polygala vulgaris Milkwort, common Lus an bhainne
Polygonatum multiflorum agg* Solomons seal  
Polygonum arenastrum Knotgrass, equal-leaved Glúineach ghainimh
Polygonum aviculare Knotgrass Glúineach bheag
Polygonum littorale Knotgrass ssp.  
Polygonum oxyspermum Knotgrass,ray's Glúineach ghlé
Potamogeton coloratus Pondweed, fen Liach eanaigh
Potamogeton natans Pondweed,broad-leaved Liach Bhríde
Potamogeton perfoliatus Pondweed, perfoliate Dréimire uisce
Potamogeton polygonifolius Pondweed, bog Liach mhóna
Potentilla anglica Tormentil,trailing Néalfartach shraoilleach
Potentilla anserina Silverweed Briosclán
Potentilla erecta Tormentil Néalfartach
Potentilla fruticosa Cinquefoil, shrubby Tor cúigmhéarach
Potentilla indica * Strawberry, yellow-flowered
Potentilla palustris Cinquefoil,marsh Cnó léana
Potentilla reptans Cinquefoil,creeping Cúig mhéar Mhuire
Potentilla sterilis Strawberry,barren Sú talún bréige
Poterium sanguisorba (Sanguisorba minor) Burnet, salad Lus an uille
Primula veris Cowslip Bainne bó bleachtáin
Primula vulgaris Primrose Sabhaircín
Primula x polyantha Oxlip, false  
Prunella vulgaris Selfheal Duán ceannchosach
Prunus cerasifera * Cherry plum  
Prunus laurocerasus * Laurel Labhras silíní
Prunus spinosa Blackthorn Draighean
Pseudofumaria lutea * Corydalis, yellow Giodairiam buí
Pseudorchis albida Orchid, small-white Magairlín bán
Pulicaria dysenterica Fleabane, common Lus buí na ndreancaidí
     
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Radiola linoides Allseed Gathán lín
Ranunculus acris Buttercup, meadow Fearbán féir
Ranunculus auricomus Buttercup, goldilocks Gruaig Mhuire
Ranunculus bulbosus Buttercup, bulbous Tuile thalún
Ranunculus ficaria Celandine, lesser Grán arcáin
R.ficaria ssp.bulbilifer Celandine, lesser Grán arcáin
Ranunculus flammula Spearwort, lesser Glasair léana
Ranunculus hederaceus Crowfoot, ivy-leaved Néal uisce eidhneach
Ranunculus lingua Spearwort, greater Glasair léana mhór
Ranunculus omiophyllus Crowfoot, round-leaved Néal uisce cruin
Ranunculus parviflorus * Buttercup, small-flowered Fearbán beag
Ranunculus penicillatus Water-crowfoot, stream néal uisce bréige
Ranunculus repens Buttercup, creeping Fearbán reatha
R. repens var. degeneratus Buttercup, creeping (double form)
Ranunculus sceleratus Buttercup, celery-leaved Toircheas fiáin
Ranunculus subgenus Batrachium Crowfoots Néal uisce
Ranunculus trichophyllus Water-crowfoot, thread-leaved Néal uisce ribeach
Raphanus raphanistrum ssp. maritimus Radish, sea Meacan mara
R. raphanistrum ssp. raphanistrum Radish, wild Meacan raidigh
Reseda lutea * Mignonette, wild Buí beag
Reseda luteola Weld Buí mor
Reynoutria japonica Knotweed, Japanese Glúineach bhiorach
Reynoutria sachalinensis Knotweed, giant Glúineach chapaill
Rhinanthus minor Yellow rattle Gliográn
Rhodiola rosea Roseroot Lus na laoch
Rhododendron ponticum * Rhododendron Róslabhras
Ribes nigrum * Currant, black Cuirín dubh
Ribes sanguineum * Currant, flowering Cuirín
Rorippa islandica Yellow-cress, northern Biolar buí na Boirne
Rorippa microphylla Water-cress, narrow-fruited Biolar mion
Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum Water-cress Biolar
Rorippa palustris Yellow-cress, marsh Biolar buí corraigh
Rorippa sylvestris Yellow-cress, creeping Biolar buí reatha
Rosa agrestis Sweet-briar, small-leaved Dris chumhra gheal
Rosa arvensis Field-rose Rós léana
Rosa canina Dog-rose Feirdhris
Rosa 'Excelsa'* Rose 'Excelsa'
Rosa micrantha Sweet-briar, small-flowered Dris chumhra bheag
Rosa mollis Downy-rose, soft Rós bog
Rosa multiflora * Rose, many-flowered
Rosa rubiginosa Sweet-briar Dris chumhra
Rosa rugosa * Rose, Japanese Rós rúscach
Rosa sherardii Downy-rose, Sherard's Rós Shioraird
Rosa spinosissima Rose, burnet Briúlán
Rosa stylosa Field-rose, short-styled Rós stíleach
Rosa x irregularis Field-rose x dog-rose
Rosa x pseudorusticana Field-rose x short-styled field-rose  
Rosa x scabriuscula Dog-rose x harsh downy-rose
Rubia peregrina Madder, wild Garbhlus na Boirne
Rubus caesius Dewberry Eithreog
Rubus dentatifolius Bramble
Rubus flexuosus Bramble
Rubus fruticosus agg. Brambles Dris
Rubus idaeus Raspberry Sú craobh
Rubus nemorosus Bramble
Rubus saxatalis Bramble, stone Sú na mban mín
Rubus spectablis * Salmon-berry Dris álainn
Rubus sprengelii Bramble
Rubus tricolor * Bramble, chinese  
Rumex acetosa Sorrel, common Samhadh bó
Rumex acetosella Sorrel, sheeps Samhadh caorach
Rumex conglomeratus Dock, clustered Copóg thriopallach
Rumex crispus Dock, curled Copóg chatach
Rumex hydrolapathum Dock, water Copóg uisce
R.crispus ssp. littoreus Dock, curled ssp.
R.crispus ssp. uliginosus Dock, curled ssp.
Rumex obtusifolius Dock, broad-leaved Copóg shráide
Rumex pulcher Dock, fiddle Copóg chumtha
Rumex sanguineus Dock, wood Copóg choille
Ruscus aculeatus * Butchers-broom
     
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Sabulina verna Sandwort, spring Gaineamhlus earrai
Sagina apetala Pearlwort, annual Mongán lom
Sagina maritima Pearlwort, sea Mongán mara
Sagina nodosa Pearlwort, knotted Mongán glúineach
Sagina procumbens Pearlwort, procumbent Mongán sínte
Sagina subulata Pearlwort, heath Mongán móna
Sagittaria sagittifolia Arrowhead Rinn saighde
Salicornia agg. Glassworts Lus na gloine
Salicornia europaea Glasswort, common
Salicornia pusilla Glasswort, one-flowered
Salicornia ramosissima Glasswort, purple
Salix repens Willow, creeping Saileach reatha
Salsola kali Saltwort, prickly Lus an tsalainn
Salvia verbenaca Clary, wild Tormán
Sambucus ebulus * Elder, dwarf Tromán
Sambucus nigra Elder Trom
Samolus valerandi Brookweed Falcaire uisce
Sanguisorba minor Burnet, salad Lus an uille
Sanicula europaea Sanicle Bodán coille
Saponaria officinalis * Soapwort Garbhán creagach
Sarcocornia perennis Glasswort, perennial Lus gloine buan
Saxifraga hirsuta Saxifrage, kidney Mórán giobach
Saxifraga hypnoides Saxifrage, mossy Mórán caonaigh
Saxifraga rosacea Saxifrage, Irish Mórán gaelach
Saxifraga spathularis St Patrick's Cabbage Cabáiste an mhadra rua
Saxifraga tridactylites Saxifrage, rue-leaved Mórán balla
Saxifraga x polita S. hirsuta x S. spathularis  
Scleranthus annuus Knawel, annual Cabhair Mhuire
Scrophularia auriculata Figwort, water Donnlus uisce
Scrophularia nodosa Figwort, common Donnlus
Scrophularia nodosa var. bobartii Figwort, green-flowered form Donnlus
Scutellaria galericulata Skullcap Cochall
Scutellaria minor Skullcap, lesser Cochall beag
Sedum acre Stonecrop, biting Grafán na gcloch
Sedum album * Stonecrop, white Grafán bán na gcloch
Sedum anglicum Stonecrop, English Póiríní seangán
Sedum dasyphyllum * Stonecrop, thick-leaved Grafán ramhar
Sedum forsterianum * Stonecrop, rock Grafán creige
Sedum kimnachii * Stonecrop, lesser Mexican
Sedum rosea Roseroot Lus na laoch
Sedum rupestre * Stonecrop, reflexed Grafán crom
Sedum spectabile * Stonecrop, butterfly
Sedum spurium * Stonecrop, Caucasian
Senecio erucifolius Ragwort, hoary Buachalán liath
Senecio inaequidens Ragwort, narrow-leaved
Senecio squalidus * Ragwort, Oxford Buachalán Pheadair
Senecio sylvaticus Groundsel, heath Grúnlas móna
Senecio viscosus * Groundsel, sticky Grúnlas greamaitheach
Senecio vulgaris Groundsel Grúnlas
Seriphidium maritimum Wormwood, Sea Liath na trá
Sherardia arvensis Madder, field Dearg faille
Sidalcea malviflora * Mallow, praire  
Silene dioica Campion, red Coireán coilleach
Silene flos-cuculi Ragged Robin Plúr na cuaiche
Silene gallica * Catchfly, small-flowered Coireán Francach
Silene latifolia Campion, white Coireán bán
Silene uniflora Campion, sea Coireán mara
Silene vulgaris Campion, bladder Coireán na gcuach
Silybum marianum * Thistle, milk Feochadán Muire
Simethis mattiazzii Lily, Kerry Lile Fhíonáin
Sinapis alba * Mustard, white Sceallagach
Sinapis arvensis * Charlock Praiseach bhuí
Sisymbrium officinale Mustard, hedge Lus an óir
Sisyrinchium bermudiana Blue-eyed-grass Feilistrín gorm
Sisyrinchium montanum * Blue-eyed-grass, American
Smyrnium olusatrum * Alexanders Lusrán grándubh
Solanum dulcamara Nightshade, woody / Bittersweet Fuath gorm
S.dulcamara var.marinum Nightshade, woody / Bittersweet Fuath gorm
Solanum lycopersicum * Tomato Tráta
Solanum nigrum * Nightshade, black Fuath dubh
Solanum tuberosum * Potato Práta
Soleirolia soleirolii * Mind-your-own-business Lus na ndeor
Solidago canadensis Goldenrod, Canadian
Solidago virgaurea Goldenrod Slat óir
Sonchus arvensis Sow-thistle, perennial Bleachtán léana
Sonchus asper Sow-thistle, prickly Bleachtán colgach
Sonchus oleraceus Sow thistle, smooth Bleachtán mín
Sparganium emersum Bur-reed, unbranched Rísheisc lom
Sparganium erectum Bur-reed, branched Rísheisc
Spergula arvensis Spurrey, corn Corrán lín
Spergularia marina Sea-spurrey, lesser Cabróis mhara bheag
Spergularia media Sea-spurrey, greater Cabróis mhara mhor
Spergularia rubra Spurrey, sand Cabróis dhuimhche
Spergularia rubicola Sea-spurrey, rock Cabróis na gcloch
Spiraea salicifolia * Bridewort Brídeach
Spiraea x pseudosalicifolia * Bridewort, confused
Spiranthes romanzoffiana Ladys-tresses, Irish Cúilín gaelach
Spiranthes spiralis Ladys-tresses, autumn Cúilín Muire
Stachys arvensis * Woundwort, field Cuislín gan duaire
Stachys byzantina * Lamb's-ear
Stachys officinalis Betony Lus beatha
Stachys palustris Woundwort, marsh Duilleog na saor
Stachys sylvatica Woundwort, hedge Créachtlus
Stachys x ambigua Woundwort, hybrid  
Stellaria graminea Stitchwort, lesser Tursarraing bheag
Stellaria holostea Stitchwort, greater Tursarraing mhór
Stellaria media Chickweed, common Fuilig
Stellaria pallida * Chickweed, lesser
Stellaria uliginosa Stitchwort, bog Tursarraing mhóna
Suaeda maritima Sea-blite, annual Blide mhara
Succisa pratensis Scabious, devils-bit Odhrach bhallach
Symphoricarpos albus * Snowberry Póirín sneachta
Symphytum grandiflorum * Comfrey, creeping
Symphytum officinale * Comfrey, common Compar
Symphytum x uplandicum * Comfrey, russian Compar Rúiseach
Syringa vulgaris * Lilac
     
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Tanacetum parthenium * Feverfew Lus deartán
Taraxacum amarellum Dandelion, Irish Caisearbhán gaelach
Taraxacum officinale agg. Dandelions Caisearbhán
Tellima grandiflora * Fringe-cups
Teucrium scorodonia Wood sage Iúr sléibhe
Thalictrum flavum Meadow-rue, common Rú léana
Thalictrum minus Meadow-rue, lesser Rú léana beag
Thlaspi arvense Penny-cress, field Praiseach fhia
Thymus drucei Thyme, wild Tím chreige
Torilis japonica Hedge-parsley, upright Fionnas fáil
Torilis nodosa Hedge-parsley, knotted Lus na gcloch fuail
Tragopogon pratensis Goat's-beard Finidí na muc
Trifolium arvense Clover, hares-foot Cos mhaideach
Trifolium campestre Trefoil, hop Seamair dhuimhche
Trifolium dubium Trefoil, lesser Seamróg
Trifolium fragiferum Clover, strawberry Seamair mhogallach
Trifolium hybridum * Clover, alsike Seamair lochlannach
Trifolium medium Clover, zigzag Seamair sceabhach
Trifolium micranthum Trefoil, slender Seamair bheag
Trifolium pratense Clover, red Seamair dhearg
Trifolium pratense var. sativum Clover, red
Trifolium repens Clover, white Seamair bhán
Trifolium scabrum Clover, rough Seamair gharbh
Trifolium striatum Clover, knotted Seamair striocach
Triglochin maritimum Arrowgrass, sea Barr an mhilltigh mara
Triglochin palustris Arrowgrass, marsh Barr an mhilltigh
Tripleurospernum inodorum Mayweed, scentless Meá drua
Tripleurospernum maritima Mayweed, sea Lus Bealtaine mara
Tripolium pannonicum Aster, sea
Tropaeolum majus * Nasturtium
Tuberaria guttata Rock-rose, spotted Grianrós breac
Tussilago farfara Coltsfoot Sponc
     
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Ulex europaeus Gorse Aiteann gallda
Ulex gallii Gorse, western Aiteann gaelach
Umbilicus rupestris Wall pennywort Carnán caisil
Urtica dioica Nettle Neantóg
Urtica urens * Nettle, small Neantóg bheag
Utricularia intermedia s.l. Bladderwort, intermediate Lus borraigh gaelach
Utricularia minor Bladderwort, lesser Lus borraigh beag
Utricularia vulgaris Bladderwort, greater Lus an bhorraigh
     
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Vaccinium myrtillus Bilberry Fraochán
Valeriana officinalis Valerian, common Caorthann corraigh
Valerianella carinata * Cornsalad, keeled-fruited Ceathrú uain dhroimneach
Valerianella dentata * Cornsalad, narrow-fruited Ceathrú uain chaol
Valerianella locusta Cornsalad, common Ceathrú uain
Valerianella rimosa * Cornsalad, broad-fruited Ceathrú uain leathan
Verbascum blattaria * Mullein, moth  
Verbascum thaspus Mullein, great Coinnle Muire
Verbascum virgatum * Mullein, twiggy  
Verbena officinalis Vervain Beirbhéine
Veronica agrestis Field-speedwell, green Lus cré léana
Veronica anagallis-aquatica Water-speedwell, blue Biolar grá
Veronica arvensis Speedwell, wall Lus cré balla
Veronica beccabunga Brooklime Lochall
Veronica catenata Water-speedwell, pink Biolar grá dearg
Veronica chamaedrys Speedwell, germander Anuallach
Veronica crista-galli * Field-speedwell, crested Lus cré mór
Veronica x franciscana * Hebe / Hedge Veronica Niamhscoth Phroinséis
Veronica filiformis * Speedwell, slender Lus cré réileán
Veronica hederifolia * Speedwell, ivy-leaved Lus cré eidhneach
V.hederifolia ssp.hederifolia* Speedwell, ivy-leaved Lus cré eidhneach
Veronica montana Speedwell, wood Lus cré coille
Veronica officinalis Speedwell, heath Lus cré
Veronica persica * Field-speedwell, common Lus cré garraí
Veronica polita * Field-speedwell, grey Lus cré liath
Veronica salicifolia * Hebe, narrow-leaved Niamhscoth shailí
Veronica scutellata Speedwell, marsh Lus cré corraigh
Veronica serpyllifolia Speedwell, thyme-leaved Lus an treacha
Viburnum opulus Guelder-rose Caor chon
Viburnum tinus * Laurustinus
Vicia cracca Vetch, tufted Peasair na luch
Vicia hirsuta Tare, hairy Peasair arbhair
Vicia sativa Vetch, common Peasair chapaill
Vicia sepium Vetch, bush Peasair fhiáin
Vinca difformis * Periwinkle, intermediate  
Vinca major * Periwinkle, greater Fincín mór
Vinca minor * Periwinkle, lesser Fincín beag
Viola arvensis Pansy, field Lus croí
Viola canina Dog-violet, heath Sailchuach mhóna
Viola hirta Dog-violet, hairy Sailchuach ghiobach
Viola lactea Dog-violet, pale Sailchuach liath
Viola odorata Dog-violet, sweet Sailchuach chumhra
Viola palustris Violet, marsh Sailchuach chorraigh
Viola reichenbachiana Dog-violet, early Sailchuach luath
Viola riviniana Dog-violet, common Sailchuach chon
Viola tricolor spp. curtsii Pansy, sand Goirmín duimhche
Viola tricolor spp. tricolor Pansy, wild Goirmín searraigh
Viola x contempta Pansy, wild x field
Viola x intersita Dog-violet, heath x common
Viola x wittrockiana * Pansy, garden
     
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Zantedeschia aethiopica * Lily, arum / Lily, Easter
     
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