Photographs: Barleycove, Co. Cork

Yellow Centaury Cicendia filiformis Deagha buí Family: Gentianaceae Flowering July - September. Annual. Native. The small, long-stalked, solitary yellow flowers are sometimes pink-tinged and are followed by globular seed capsules. Pairs of small linear leaves are widely spaced on the slender, erect stalks. A small inconspicuous plant and easily missed when not flowering. Height 3-12cm. Irish distribution is mainly in SW Ireland on open heaths on damp, sandy or peaty ground in Co. Kerry and West Cork

Yellow Centaury, Cicendia filiformis, Deagha buí