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血紅老鸛草 · 血红老鹳草 · 血紅老鸛草 · Géranium sanguin · Geranio sangriento
Geranium sanguineum
Big magenta flowers carpet the Burren limestone in summer. The Latin name means "blood-red". Ireland's national flower? Definitely a strong contender!
Height
30 cm
Blooms
Jun–Aug
Family
Geranium (Geraniaceae)
Latin name
Geranium sanguineum
Where to find
- The Burren (Clare)
- Limestone grassland
- Sand dunes