Photographs: Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

Little-robin Geranium purpureum Eireaball rí Family: Geraniaceae Flowering May-September. Annual. Native. Very similar to Herb-robert, G. robertianum but has smaller, slightly deeper pink flowers with yellow anthers and stiffer leaves. The fruit is more strongly wrinkled and either smooth or hairy. Identified by Paul Green An endangered species, classed as Near Threatened in Ireland and only found on rocks and walls near the south and south-east coasts.

Little-robin, Geranium purpureum, Eireaball rí