Burren Flowers - Scurvy Grass
Botanical : Cochlearia danica
As Gaeilge : Carrán creige
Family : Brassicaceae - crucifers family
Scurvy Grass can be found flowering in the Burren between January and June. Scurvy Grass is native to Ireland. This glabrous annual grows mat-forming. It can be seen prostrate to erect, up to 20cm in height. The flowers of Scurvy Grass are pale mauve to white, 4-5mm across, with 4 petals. Scurvy Grass can be found on cliffs, banks and walls in the Burren.
Burren Flowers Greeting Cards - Scurvy Grass
Scurvy Grass is featured in Greeting Card pack mbf009 nestled into a big limestone boulder. Alongside it in the pack are the Bloody Crane's-Bill, a white variety Early Purple Orchid, the Burnet Rose and Spring Gentians.
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Other Burren Greeting Cards featuring Scurvy Grass
Scurvy Grass is also featured in mbf007. These 5 handmade photo Greeting Cards of Burren Flowers costs €6 including FREE delivery worldwide.
