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Spring Gentian
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Gentiana verna
The most famous flower of the Burren — its electric-blue stars hug the limestone in April. Tiny but unforgettable!
Height
7 cm
Blooms
Apr–May
Family
Gentian (Gentianaceae)
Latin name
Gentiana verna
Where to find
- The Burren (Clare)
- Aran Islands (Galway)
- Limestone grassland