Burren Flowers - Common Centaury
Botanical : Centaurium Erythraea
As Gaeilge : Dréimire Mhuire
Family : Gentianaceae - gentians and centauries family
The Common Centaury flowers in the Burren between June and October. The Common Centaury an annual, native to Ireland. It's glabrous (smooth, hairless) and grows erect to a height of 50cm. The flowers of the Common Centaury are without stalk. They are pinkish-red and clustered. The Common Centaury can be found in grassland, woodland, scrub and roadsides throughout the Burren.
Burren Flowers Greeting Cards - Common Centaury
The Common Centaury is a dainty little pink flower. You'll find it in Greeting Card pack mbf008 alongside the Common Dog Violet, Mountain Aven, Lousewort and Harebells. The pack costs €6 with FREE delivery worldwide.
