The Flora of the Suir Valley
By.
Paddy O’Keeffe, Dip.in Local Regional Studies, retired Head Gardened,
Clonmel Borough Council
This is a fifty-year, field study of the flora, of the Suir valley
region. The majority of the plants listed have been photographed.
It is hoped that these photos will be added to the web site at a later
date.
My interest in the wild plants of the country has been life long. It
had it origins when our teacher, the late Patrick Kearney, used wild
flowers to teach us, rudimentary biology. The Latin names of the
plants and their phyisology fascinated me.
Nomenclature.
The names of the plants listed are those in use at the present time.
However with modern science and the application of DNA, to
botany, it is possible that these will change in the future.
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Key to study.
E.G; Huperzia is the generic name of the plant, that following
selago is the specific name.
(L.) That the plant was first named by Carl Linnaeus, (1707-1778)
and Bernh, is responsible for the combination of Huperzia selago.
The number 6 & 7 indicates the vice-county in which the
plant is present. When the plant is only found in isolated sites
a capital letter is associated with the number, this indicates the area
in which the plant was located, in the accommpaning map.
W.S. = widespread.
Occ. = occasionally accurring.
Re. = Rare.
V. Re.= Very rare.
* Introduced.
PTERIDOPHYTA
Lycopodiacea
2 Genera / 2 Species
Huperzia selago ( L.) Bernh W.S. (6&7)
Crúibíní sionnaigh.
Lycopodium (L’)
clavatum(L. ) Occ. (6&7).
Selaginellaceae
Club moss Aiteann m
2 Genera | 2 Species
Selaginella Beauv.
selaginoides ( L.) Link. Re. (6&7) Lesser Club Moss.
Sphagmum L.
palustre L . Occ. (6&7).
SPHENOPSIDA
Equisetaceae
1 Genera | 6 Species
Equisetum L.
fluviatila L.W.S.
palustre L.W.S.
sylvaticum L. R. (7.M)
arvense L.W.S.
telmateia Ehrh.W.S.
hyemale L. R, (6.O)
Water horsetail.
Marsh horsetail.
Wood horsetail.
Common horsetail.
Great horsetail.
Rough horsetail.
Gliogan.
FILICOPSIDA
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Ophioglossaceae
2 Genera 2 Species
Ophioglossum L.
Adder,s tongue.
vulgatum L. W.S.(7.M). Although this species was once wide
spread it is declining due to excessive land drainage.
Botrychium Swartz.
lunaria (L.) Swartz. Re. (7.M)
Moonwort. I discovered this
species growing on a damp acid soil at Glendalachan.
Osmundaceae.
1 Genera | 1Species.
Osmunda L.
regalis L. Re. (6.U.)
Royal fern.
Raithineach galida.
This fern is to be found in the following locations; Goatenbridge
area. Clonea-Power, (7.D)
Hypolepidaceae.
1 Genera | 1Species
Pteridium Scop. W.S. .( 6&7)
Bracken
Raithineach.
aquilinum (L.) Kunh. Mostly on acid soils, however a colony of
this species occurs on a roadside bank at Ballingarrane on
Limestone land
Thelypteridaceae.
1 Genera | 2 Species.
Theltpteris Shhmidel.
limbosperma (Willd.) H.P.Fuchs. Occ. (6.U&7M.)
(T. oreopteris.)
Hymenophyllaceae
2 Genera | 2 Species.
Hymenophyllum Sm. (7.M.)
Filmy fern
wilsonii Hooker. This species is very rare. However I discovered a
few specimens by the Glenanore stream
Trichomanes L.
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seciosum Willd. Re. (7).
Killarney fern. . (Previosly
recorded in the area, now seemingly exticnt). This species has
been discovered near Kilmacthomas However the area in question
is just outside that included in this study.
Aspleniaceae
3 Genera | 6 Species.
Asplenium L.
trichomanes L.W.S. (6& 7)
Maidenhair spleenwort. This
spesies is widespread, usually growing on mortat built walls.
viride Hudson Occ.(6&7)
adiantum-nigrum L.W.S. (6&7)
Black spleenwort
Dubh
chosach
ruta- muraria W.S.(6&7)
Wall-rue
Luibh na seacht
Ceterach. DC.
officinarum DC. W.S. (6&7)
Rusty-back Fern. Found on
mortar built walls.
Phyllitis Hill.
scolopendrium (L.) Newman. W.S. (6&7) Hart’s tongue Fern.
Creamh muice fiadh.
Woodsiaceae.
2 Genera | 2 Species.
Anthrium Roth.
filix- femina (L) Roth W.S.(6&7) Lady-fern. Raithineach
Mhadra.
Cystopteris Bernh.
fragilis, (L) Bernh.
(7.M.)
The Brittle Bladder Fern.
Aspidiaceae.
1 Genera | 2 Species.
Polystichium Roth.
aculeatum (L.) Roth.Re. (7). Hard Shield –fern.
setiferum (Forskal) Woynar.W.S. (6&7) Soft Shield-fern.
Dryopteridaceae.
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1 Genera | 4 Species
Dryopteris Adanson.
filix-mas.(L.) Schott.W.S. (6&7) Male fern; Rathineach mhadra.
borreri Newman. ( D.affinis). Occ.(7) Scaly buckler-fern.
carthusiana (Vill.) H.P.Fuchs. Re.(7.M). Found in wet woodland in
the Glenary area. Drainage of it habitate has considrably reduced
this fern population.
dilatata ( Hoffm.) A. Gray. Occ.(6&7) Broad Buckler-fern.
Blechnaceae.
1 Genera | 1 Species.
Blechum L.
Hardy fern
spicant (L.) Roth.W.S.(On acid soils only) (6&7)
Polypodiaceae.
1 Genera | 3 Species | 1Hybrid.
Polypodium L.
vulgare.L. W.S. (6&7)
interjectum x vulgare.Occ .(6.P) Found as isolated plants.
interjectum Shivas Occ. (7.Q.) Found at Kilmanahan.Co.Waterford.
Cambricum L. Re. Found in the Marlfield area. (6.P.)
SPERMATOPHYA
Gymnosperma
Coniferospida
Coniferales
Pinaceae.
5 Genera | 6 Species
Pinus.L.
*sylvestris. L. (7.M.).
Scot-Pine.
Giús. Usually
planted. However self-sown seedling are appearing in State forests.
contorta. L. (7.M)
Lodge Pole Pine. It can be distinguised
from the above species by its twisted leaves. Usually planted,
however self- sown seedlings are very common.
Tsuga.
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heterophylla. (Raff) Sarg. (7.Q.&M). Western Hemlock.Self sown
seedlings occur in the Cannon and the Russelltown woods and also
at Derrinlaur.
Abies.
alba L. (7.M) (Syn Abies grandis)There are a number of self sown
seedlings adjacent a very mature tree at Derrinlaur.
Picea.
sitchensis. (7.M.) Sitka spruce. Seedling are appearing quite
friquently in the forests of Derrinlaur and Tickencor. In 2007
thousands of seedlings appeared in the Cannon wood,
Larix.
decidua (7.M.) There are a number of seedlings in the Coilte
forest at Derrinlaur.
TAXOSPIDA
Taxales
Taxaceae
1 Genera | 1 Species.
Taxus L.
baccata L. Occ. (6&7).
Yew
Iúr;
CUPRESSACEAE.
Chamaecyparis.
*lawsoniana .Re (6.L&7M.) (A.Murr.) Parl. Naturlised in the Coilte
Forest, Raven’s Rock andby the roadside at Rathronan. Clonmel.
Angiospermae
Dicotyledones
Salicales
Salicaceae
2 Genera | 11 Species | 1 Hybrid.
Salix L.
Willow; Sally
Saileach.
(There are sixteen species of Salix and fifteen hybrids in Ireland
this makes the identification of the genus extremely difficult. Bean
in his “Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isle”describes the
genus “ as confusing.” Alan Mitchell in “Trees of Britain and
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Northern Europe”describes it as a “ difficult group”This group are
well represented in sub-divison 6&7,
fragilis L.Occ. (6&7)
Crack-willow.
alba L W.S (6&7)
White Willow.
triandra L.Occ.(6&7)
Almond-willow
aurita L.Occ.(6&7)
Eared-willow.
caprea L.W.S.(6&7)
Goat-willow.
caprea x viminalis W.S. (6&7) Broad leaved osier.
viminalis L.W.S. (6&7).
cinerea L. W.S. (6&7)
Grey-willow.
Repens L. Re. (6&7.M).
Creeping-willow
Populus L.
tremula L.Occ.(6.L&7.M)
Aspen.
*nigra L (6&7) Cultiver Italica always planted.(Lombardy poplar)
*alba L.Occ. (6.L&7.P.)
White poplar.
FAGALES
Myricales
Myricaceae.
1 Genera | 1 Species.
Myrica L.
gala L. R. (6.U)
Roil
Bog myrtle.
Betulaceae.
3 Genera | 4 Species.
Betula L.
pendula Roth. ( B. alba) W.S. (6&7) Birch.
pubescens Ehrh.W.S. (6&7)
Beith.
Alnus Miller.
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glutinosa (L.) Gaertner. W.S (6&7).
*incana (L) Moench.Occ. (6.L.)
Alder
Fearnóg
( Corylaceae)
Now included in the Betulaceae. Formely given a N.O.of its own
Carpinus L.
* betulus L. Occ. (6.P)
Hornbeam, ( Believed to be always
planted although I have come a across a number of young plants
that appear to be self sown, these were located in Marlfield Rock
and Ballytrasna. Planting has taken place at the Marlfield Rock
since the 1950. I have discovered that the only planting that took
place at That time was of hybrid Poplars an of Sitka Spruce. ).
Corylus L.
avellana L. W.S. (6&7)
Hazel.
Coll.
,
Fagaceae
3 Genera | 5 Species | 1 Hybrid
Fagus L.
*sylvatica L. W.S. (6&7)
Castanea Miller.
*sativa Miller. Occ. (6&7).
Always planted.
Beech
Fea.
Sweet chestnut.
Quercus L.
petraea ( Mattuschka) Liebl. W.S.(6&7)
Sessil Oak.
robur L.W.S.(6&7)
petraea x robur.Occ (6)
*borealis Michx. syn.rubra (7.M). Planted.
Dair.
URTICALES
Ulmaceae
1 Genera | 2 Species.
Ulmus L.
Elm
glabra. Hudson. Occ. (6)
*procera Salisb.Occ. (6)
Leamhán
(The ravages of Dutch Elm disease has almost wiped out the elm
family .Although its rare to see a mature elm tree, saplings
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(suckers) of the above listed are to be occasionally found in both
sub,6&7.)
Cannabaceae
1 Genera | Species
Humulus L.
*lupulus. Occ. (6.L.)
Hop. Isolated plants of this species
are to be found. These are probably the remains of a now extinct
brewing industry.
Urticaceae
3 Genera | 4 Species
Urtica L.
dioica L.W.S (6&7)
Nettle
Neanntóg
uren L. Occ. (6.L.) (Mostly on cultivated ground.)
Soleirolia. (Helxine Req.)
*soleirolii Req.Re. (6.L.P.).
Baby’s tears. Found at Marlfield,
and in old graveyards in the town of Clonmel.
Parietaria L.
officinalis L.Occ.(6&7)
Wall Pellitory
POLYGONALES
Polygonaceae
4 Genera | 18 Species
Persicara L.
amphibia, L.Re..(6&7.P)
Amphibious Bistort.
minus Hudson. Occ. (6)
hypropiper L. Re. (6&7)
Water pepper
Glúineach.
masculosa. L W.S. (6&7)
Red shank
Glúneach dhearg.
lapathifolium L.Occ.( 6&7) Water Pepper
*bistorta L. V.Re. (6.P&7H.) Common Bistort
*polystachyum Wall, ex. Meissner.Re.(6.T.) (Syn. P.wallichii)
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PolygonumL.
avicularia L. W.S. (6&7)
Knot grass.
Falliopa. Houtt.
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convolvulus Dumort.W.S.(6&7) (Syn.with Polygonum convolvulus.)
Black bineweed.
*japonica Houtt. W.S. (6&7) (Also known as Reynoutria japonica
and Polygonum cupidatum)
Rumex L.
acrtosella L. W.S.(6&7) Sheep sorrel.
Samhadh caorach.
acetosa L. W.S. (6&7)
Common sorrel.
Samhadh bó.
hydrolapathum Hudson.Occ.( 6&7) Water dock.
crispus L.W.S.(6&7)
Rumex L(Contd.)
conglomerates Murray.WS.(6&7)
Capóg.
sanguineus L. W.S. (6&7)
Red veined dock.
obtusifolius L.W.S.(6&7) .
Broad leafed dock.
CENTSPERMAE
Portulaceae.
1Genera | 1 Species
Montia L.
fontana L. W.S. (6&7)
Blinks.
Chenopodiaceae.
2 Genera | 3 Species
Chenopodium.L.
*bonus- henricus L.Occ.(6&7)
Chenopodium L.
album.L.Occ. (6&7).
Atriplex
patula.L.W.S. (6&7).
Good King Henry.
Fat hen.
Lamb’s quarter;
Ceathrama caorach.
Caryophyllaceae.
10 Genera | 19 Species
Arenaria L.
serpyllifolia L W.S.(6&7) Thyme-leaved sandwort.
Minuartia L.
Sandwort.
*hybrida (Vill.) Schischkin V.Re. (6.P) A small number of plants of
this hybrid occur on the Railway line to the west of Clonmel,
Railway Station.
Stellaria L.
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media ( L.) Vill.W.S.(6&7)
fliodholestea. L Occ.(6&7)
graminea L.W.S. (6&7)
holostea L. Occ. (6&7),
ulginosa. Murr. Re.(7.L&.M.).
Chickweed ;
Fliodh.
Stichwort
Lesser Stichwort.
Greater Stichwort.
Bog Stichwort.
Cerastium L.
fontanum Baumg.W.S.(6)
Common Mouse ear. luibh na
triucha.
glomeratum Thull Occ.(6&7) ( C.viscisum.) Sticky mouse-ear.
Cerastium
*tomentosum L .(7.Q.)
Sagina L.
nodasa ( L.)Fenzl. Re.(6.P.&7.H,).
procumbens L.W.S.(6&7)
apelata Ard. Occ.(6&7)
Knotted pearlwort.
Procumbent Pearlwort.
Annual Pearlwort.
Spergula L.
arvensis L.Re. (6.P.).
Corn spurrey
Lychnis L.
flos- cuculi (L.) Desr. W.S.(6&7)
Cluin lin.
Ragged robin.
Agrostemma L.
Corn cockle.
githago.L. (6.P.) (Once prevalent in a number of fields in the
townland of Ballingarrane, however due to the extensive use of
selective weed killers it has now become almost extinct.)
Silene L.
vulgaris (Moench) Garcke.Occ. (6.P) Bladder Campion. Coireán
colleach.
alba (Miller) E.H.L. Krause. Re,(6.P.)White Campion (S. latifolia. S.
pratensis )
dioica (L.) Clairv.Re. (6.P.)
Rose Campion.
Saponaria L.
*officinalis L Re.(6.O.)
Soapwort.
RANALES
Nymphaeaceae
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1 Genera | 1 Species
Nymphaea L.
lutea L. Occ .(6&7)
Brandy cup. Small colonies 0f
this species are to be found in the river Suir.
Ranunculaceae
6 Genera | 18 Species
Caltha L.
palustris L. Occ. (6.P&7.Q.) Kingcup
Luis buí Bealaine
Riasg bláth. Due to excessive land dranage this species is
becoming rare. It is only present in approximetly six locations of
the area researched.
Anemone L.
nemrosa L. (6.P.&7.Q.H.M.)
Wood anemone
Nead
coille.
Anemone nemrosa is to be found at the Cannon Wood,
Marlfield Rock,Ballymacarbery and on the Waterford side Fidown
bridge
Clematis L.
*vitalba L.W.S. (6&7)
Old man’s beard. Traveller,s Joy
Ranunculus L.
Repens L. W.S. (6&7).
Buttercup.
Bainne bó bleacht.
Ranunculus (Contd.)
acris L. W.S. (6&7.)
Meadow Buttercup.
bulbosus L W.S. (6&7)
Bulbous Buttercup.
auricomus L Occ. (6&7)
Goldilocks.
ficaria L.W.S .(6&7)
Lesser celadine;
flammula L. Occ. (7)
Lesser spearwort
lasair leana
lingua L. Re ,(7.M)
Greater spearwort.
hederaceus L. Occ.(6)
Ivy-leafed crowfoot.
omiophyllus Ten. Occ.(6) (R. lenormandii)
pseudofluitans W.S.(6&7) (Symes) Newbould. ex. Baker & Foggit.
( The variety R. pseudofluitans is now believed to be a sub species
of R. fluitans.)
aquatilis L. Occ. (6&7) water crowfoot.
Fliodh uisce.
trichophyllus Chaix in Vill Occ.(6.U&7 M)
sceleratus L.Re. (6.L.)
Celery-Leaved Crowfoot.
(Trorachas Biadhain)
Helleborus L.
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*viridis L.(6.P.) (In one situation only, on a high wooded area at
the South east end of Marlfield Lake. On a recent visit to the site I
discovered that a Building contractor had covered the area with
infill,)
Aquilega L.
vulgaris L. Re. (6.N.&7.M.)
Columbine.
RHOEADALES
Papaveraceae.
3 Genera | 5 Species, Sub-family, 2 Genera , 4 Species.
Papaver L.
* somniferum. L.Occ. (6.L.) Usually found on or near disturbed land
or on building sites.
rhoeas L.W.S. (6&7)
dubium L.Re, (6&7)
Meconopsis Vig.
* cambrica (L.) Vig. Re.(6.P&7.M.). Welsh poppy. Growing wild
in the Marlfield village area, and on derelict sites within the town,
and in the Poulavanogue.
Chelidonium L.
* majus L. Re. (7.M.). Greater celadine. I discovered a number
of plants in the Glenanore area of the Nire valley and at
Kilmacomma
Fumarioideae. (Sub. Family).
Corydalis Vent
*claviculata. L. Occ.(6.L.)
Yellow fumitory.growing
on old mortar built walls around Clonmel.
Fumaria L.
capreolata (L ) DC.W.S (6&7)
Fumitory;
*muralis Sonder ex.Koch.Occ. (6&7)
officinalis L.Occ.(6&7)
bastardii Boreau. Re. (6.L)
Dearg thalún.
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Brassicaeae/ Cruciferae.
19. Genera | 28 Species,
Sisymbrium L.
officinale (L.) Scoop Occ .(6&7)
Mhuire .
orientalis L.
Arabidopsis ( DC.) Heynh.
thaliana ( L.) Heynh. Occ. (6&7).
Hedge mustard
Finéal
Easteren Rocket.
Thale cress.
Erysimum L.
*cheiranthoides L.V.Re (6.L)
Treacle mustar.
*cheire L. Occ.(6.T.&L) ( Cheiranthus cheiri ) Wallflower. (On the
walls of Moorestown Castle, other wise in the town of Clonmel.)
Barbarea R. BR.
vulgaris R. BR. W.S.(6&7)
Winter cress; Yellow rocket .
Hesperis L.
*matronalis L. Re. (6.T.)
Found near places of habitation
Rorippa Scop. (Nasturtiun)
nasturtium-aquaticum L.(6&7)
amphibia (L. ) Besser.Occ.(6&7)
palustris ( L.) Besser. Re.(6&7)
Dame’s violet.
Yellow cress. Biolar.
Armoracia Gilib.
*rusticana Gaertn. Mey & Sherb. Occ.(6.P&7.L) Horse radish.
Growing in the Old Bridge area of Clonmel and at Oaklands.
Nasturtium R. Br.
officinalis R. Br. W.S. (6&7)
Water cress.
microphyllum. ( Boenn.) Reichenb.W.S.(6&7
Capesella. Medicus
bursa-pastoris L.W.S.
(6&7.)
Shepherd’s purse.
Cardamine L.
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pratenis L.W.S.(6&7) Lady,s smock; Cuckoo flower. Leine
Mhuire.
flexuosa L.Occ.(6&7)
hirsuta L.Occ.(6&7)
Raphanus L.
Radish.
* sativus L.(6.L.) (I identified and Photographed a number plants
on the side of the inner relief road, known as Frank Drohan road
.The persistent use of simazine to control weeds around exotic
shrubs have greatly reduce the number of wild plants in this once
prolific area.)
Erophila DC.
verna ( L.) Chevall.Occ.(6&7)
Thlaspi L.
*arvense L Occ.(6&7)
Common Whitlow cress.
Field pennycress.
Diplotaxis DC.
muralis (L.) DC. W.S. (6&7) (syn. with D. murale.) Wall mustard.
Brassica L.
rapa L. W.S. (6&7)
napus L. W.S.(6&7)
Wild turnip.
Sinapis L
arvensis L. W.S. (6&7)
Charlock.
Praieach bhuí
alba L. Re.(6.P.) (Tillage fields in the Ballingarrane area)
Coronopsius. Haller.
squamatis (Forskal) Ascherson. Occ.(6&7)
Lesser swine-cress
Alliaria Scop.
petiolata (Bieb) Cavara & Crande. (6&7)
Barbarea R. Br.
vulgaris R. Br. W.S.(6&7)
Coronopus Haller
didymus (L.) Sm. (6&7)
Garlic Mustard.
Winter cress.
Lesser swine cress
Resedaceae / Empetraceae.
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1 Genera | 1 Species.
Reseda L
luteola L. Occ. (6.L&7.L)
Yellow weed
Biudhe mór.
Sarraceniales
Drosaceae.
1 Genera | 1 Species.
Drosera L.
rotundifolia L Re.(7.m.)
Sundew. The only area that this
species was found by me was in the Boola bridge area of
Co.Waterford.
ROSALES
Crassulaceae.
2 Genera | 4 Species
Umbilicus DC.
rupestris ( Salisb.) Dandy.W.S.
Leacán
(6&7)
Pennwort. Carnán caisil;
Sedum L.
Stonecrop.
Grafán na gcloch
*reflexum L.Occ.(6.L)
acre L.Occ. (6&7)
*album L. Occ.(6.L.).
All of the Sedums were discovered close to the town of Clonmel.
Saxifragaceae
Saxifraga
tridactylitis. L. Occ.
spathularis. Broth. Re.(7.M.) St. Patrick’s cabbage
Cabáiste
mhadra rua.
Found in the Glenanore and on the ridges around Coumfea Lake in
the Co. Waterford.
Sempervirens L
*tectorum .L. V.Re (6.G.& M.). Discovered in two areas only. At
Thorneybridge and Grange. On one occasion it was growing on a
thached roof, the other on a house that was built in the 1970s. I
have no knowledge of how it came to be on the Thacthed roof. The
plant on the tiled roof originated naturally.
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Chrysoplenium L.
oppositifolium L.Occ. (6.P&7.M.) Golden saxifrage. Found in two
locations, by the roadside at Lyrenearla, and at Marlfield.
Parnassiaceae
1 Genera | 1 Species
Parnassia L.
palustris L. Re. (7.M)
Grass of Parnassus. I discovered some
plants of this species in a damp to wet area in Glendalachan. Co.
Waterford.
Grossulariaceae
1 Genera | 3 Species
Ribes L
*rubrum L Re.(6&7)
Red currant .
*nigrum L.Re. (6&7)
Black currant
*uva-crispa L.Re.(6&7)
Gooseberry.
(The three Ribes listed above are usually found as isolated
plants, as a roadside plants, on the margins of woods, or by the
banks of rivers or streams.)
Rosaceae
15 Genera | 40 Species
Filipendula Miller.
ulmaria ( L.) Moench. W.S.(6&7)
luchra.
Rubus L.
saxatilis L. Occ.(6).
Meadow sweet; Airgead
Stone bramble.
Rubus L.
*idaeus L. Occ. (6&7)
Wild raspberry ; Subh craobh.
Rubus (Contd.)
caesius L.
Dewberry.
fruticosus agg.
Blackberry.
Sméara dubh.
(According to the” Flora of Europaea” over forty different
specie of Blackberry have been identified in Ireland .The late
D.A. Webb one of the leading experts on Irish Flora in the
twenty century claims that over eighty specie have been
identified. In the recently published “New Atlasof the British
and Irish Flora” claims that there is over 320micro species in
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these Islands. The identification of which is best left to the
experts)
Rosa L.
arvensis Hudson. Re. (6&7).
Rose.
Muicóiri.; Rós.
pimpinellifolia L. Occ.(6&7) ( Syn with R. spinosissima)
Burnet rose.
*rugosa (7)
Japanese Rose. (Always planted)
stylosa Desv.Re.(7)
canina L.W.S.(6&7)
Dog rose,
Rosa L.
rubinosa L. Re.(6.P&7.M.)
Sweet briar.
This species is extremely rare, occurring in only two sites. One
plant at Marlfield Lake, and a small numbers of plants on a
hedgerow in Kilnamcomma.
Agrimonia L.
Agrimony.
Airgeadán.
eupatoria L. W.S.(6&7)
procera Wallr.Occ.(7.M.) (Syn. with A. odorata auct.) The
flowers of this variety are slightly fragrant. I came across a small
groupe of plants of this species at Kilganey, Clonmel.
Sanguisorba L.
officinalis L. Re.(6.L.) ( Poterium officinale) Burnet. Probably
introduced into the area in a batch of wild flower seed sown by a
landscape contractor hired by the National road Authority. .
minor. Scoop.Re (6.L.) (Poterium officinale)
Salad burnet.
Geum L.
Water avens
Machall uisce.
rivale L. Re.(6.P.) (Due to extensive land drainage this plant is
becoming very rare in the area. Found in only a few sites on or
close to the Boulic stream.)
urbanum L.W.S.(6&7)
Wood avens.
Machall coille.
Potentilla L.
Angelica. Laicharding. W.S. (6&7)
palustris (L.) Scop.W.S. (6L&7M)
Marsh cinquefoil.
anserine L.W.S.(6&7)
Silverweed;
Briosglán.
erecta (L. Rauscel. Occ. (6&7).
Tormentil;
Benidín
reptans W.S.(6&7)
Creeping cinquefoil;
Cúig-mhéarach.
sterilis (L.)Garcke Occ. (6&7)
Barren strawberry.
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Fragaria L.
vesca L.Occ. (6&7)
Subh talún
Wild strawberry.
Alchemilla L
Lady,s mantle.
filicaulis ( subsp. vestita (Buser) M.E. Bradshaw. (6.P).
mollis L (7.M.) (I discovered three plants of this species growing in
the state forest at Glenabbey on the 30 – 6 - 2003. These plants
were on the edge of the path several hundred metres apart. It is
probably that they are escapees from the nearby Carey’s Castle.
The Castle is now a ruin and has not been lived in since late in the
19th. Century.
Aphanes L.
Parsley piert.
arvensis L.Re.(6.P.&7.Q) (I discovered a number plants of this species
growing on a bank in the Newchaple area .)
microcarpa (Boiss.& Reuter ) Rothm. Occ (6.P.)
= A.inspectata.
Malus.
sylvestris Miller. (6&7) Crab- apple.
Ubhall – fhiadhain.
(The continuing removal of hedgerows has had a detrimental effect
on the number of crab trees in the countryside)
Sorbus L.
aucuparia L. W.S.(6&7) Mountain ash; Rowan; Caorthann
Aria agg.
There are a numberof trees in the Glenabbey / Canonwood area .I
find it difficult to satisfy myself as to their correct identity. It is
possible that some of these trees may have escaped from the
nineteen century Higgins nursery once situated in this area. I also
discovered a self- sown seedling of considerable age, Bonsai like
growing on a mortar built wall at Giantsgrave).
Cotoneaster L.
*frigidus L.(7.Q)
A number of plants occur in the state forest of Kilnamack. These
were probably planted. Two other species that are establishing
themselves in the wild are, C.horizontalis and C. microphylla
*simonsii. Baker. Re.(7.M.)
*horizontalis Decne. (6.L)
*microphyllus Wallex. Lindl. (6.L.)
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Crataegus L.
Hawthorn, Quick
monogyna L.W.S(6&7)
Sceach geal.
Prunus L.
spinosa L.W.S. (6&7)
Blackthorn; Sloe.
Draighean
*domestica L Re.(6.P.&7.M.)
Wild plum.
avium L Occ.( Wild cherry. (6&7)
Crann silíni
*cerasus L. Re. (6.U.&7.G.)
Dwarf cherry.
* padus Occ.(6.P.)
Bird cherry. Self-sown seedlings of
this species have been produced at Markams Rock
Prunus
*laurocerasus L W.S. (6.P&7.M.)
Cherry laurel. (This Species
have produced a number of self- sown seedlings along the banks of
the Glenary stream.)
Fabaceae / Leguminosae
13 Genera | 28 Species.
Laburnum Fabr.
*anagyroides L (6.P) ( The odd isolated plant that exists in the area
were probably planted.)
Cytisus (L.)
scoparius ( L.) Link W.S. (6&7).
Broom.
Ulex l.
europaeus W.S. (6&7) Furze ; Whin ; Gorse,
gallii. Plachon. (7).
Autumn gorse.
Giolach sleib
Aiteann
Vicia L.
cracca L.W.S.(6&7)
Common vetch.
sylvatica L. Re .(6.M.)
hirsute (L.) S.F. Gray.Occ.(6&7)
Hairy tare .
sepium L. W.S. (6&7)
Bush vetch.
Vicia (Contd.)
sativa L.Occ.(6&7) (The sub- species was introduced in the past and
used as animal fodder.)
Lathyrus L.
montanus Bernh. Re. (7.M.) Heath pea.
Carra mhillis.
pratensis L. W.S. (6&7)
Meadow vetchling. Pís bhuidhe.
linifolius.(Reichard) Bassler.(7.m.) Bitter vetchling.
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Ononis L.
repens L.Re. (6.L.).
Rest harrow.
Sreang bogha.
Medicago L
lupulina L S.W. (7)
Black medick.
* sativa L Re. (6.m)
Lucerne ; (This species
was introduced by some of the large agricultural estates in the
1950s.as a fodder crop. Due to the high labour costs involved in
the harvesting, the practice was discontinued. Some plants have
survived in part of the area researched.
Trifolium L.
Seamróg.
repens L. W.S.(6&7)
White clover .
* hybridum L.Occ.(6&7)
Aslike clover.
fragiferum L Re. (6)
Strawberry clover.
campestre Sshreber. Re. (6) ( T. procumbens ))
Trifolium
dubium Sibth. W.S.(6&7) ( T. minus ) ) ( The species used in St.
Patrick day celebrations.)
pratense L W.S. (6&7)
Red clover.
medium L. Re. (6).
Zig-zag clover.
Lotus L.
corniculatus L.W.S. (6&7)
uliginosus L.Occ.(6&7)
Anthyllis L.
vulinaria L Occ.(6&7)
Birds foot trefoil.
Crúibín-cait.
Kidney vetch.
Secugigera. (Coronilla varia )
varia L. V.Re. (6.L.) Very rare known in only two locations, an unexplained colony on the roof of the Magazine Tower in Old St.
Mary’s .The colony on the F.Drohan road was probably introduced
when, wild flower seed, was sown by landscape contractors.
According to information received locally, the species was also
introduced in the past as a fodder crop for life stock. I recently
discovered a number of plants of this species on the Piltown, bye
Pass, Co.Kilkenny.
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Melilotus Mill.
officinalis (L.) Pall. Occ. (6.L.) Found by the roadside at Newtownanner.
GERANIALES.
Oxalidaceae
1 Genera | 2 Species,
Oxalis L.
acetosella L. W.S. (6&7).
Wood sorrel. Samhadh coille.
corniculata L.(6.P.) (A garden weed that is now spreading to the
wild, usually found on cultivated ground.)
Geraniaceae
2 Genera | 10 Species
Geranium L
*pyrenacium. Burm. Re. (6.P.)
Hedge-row Crane’s-bill.
*pyrenacium “ alba”V.Re. (6.L) A white form discovered and
photographed by me on the 16th June 2003.
molle L. Occ. (6&7
Dove’s-footed crane’s-bill.
pusillum L Occ. (6&7)
*dissectum L.Occ. (6&7) Cut-leaved Crane’s bill.
lucidumL. Re. (6.L)
Shining crane.s-bill.
robertianum L. W.S. (6&7).
Herb Robert.
Crob-dearg.
*endressii. Gay Re. (7.M.) The species was probably introduced into
the wild by indiscrimate dumping by amateur gardener, or
irresponsible “landscapers”
rotundifolium L. Re. (6.L.)
Round-leaved Crane’s- bill.
columbinum L.
Long-stslked Crane’s-bill.
Erodium (L), Hér.
Storksbill.
cicutarium (L.) L, Hér. Re.(6.L.) Common Stork’s-bill.
Linaceae.
1 Genera | 2 Species.
Linum L.
Linum (Contd.)
bienne Miller. Re. (6.L).
Pale-Flax.
Lion(.In the
Gortmolouge area, Clonmel)
catharticum L. Re. (6.G.)
Purging flax. Growing by the
roadside aproximately one Kilometre east of the village of
Kilsheelan.
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Euphorbiaceae.
2 Genera | 6 Species.
Euphorbia L.
hyberna L.V.Re. (7.M)
Irish spurge ; Bainne caoin.By
the side of the road between Ballymacarbery and the Nire Church.
helioscope L.W.S.(6&7)
Sun spurge;
exigena L.Re. (7)
. peplus L.Occ.( 6&7)
Petty spurge.
*lathyrus L.V.Re. (6.L.) Caper Spurge. (I have found a number of
plants growing on the headlands of tillage fields west of Clonmel.
It is rare.)
Mercurialis L.
perrenis L. Re.(6.P&C.)
Dog’s mercury.
Discovered near Marlfield Lake and at Davin Park, Carrick on
Suir.
RUTALES
Polygalaceae.
1 Genera |2 Species.
Polygala.L.
vulgaris L.Re. (7.M)
Milkwort.
serpylifolia J.A.C. Hose.Re. (7.M)
Glúineach.
SAPINDALES
Aceraceae
1 Genera | 3 Species.
Acer L.
*campestre L.Occ. (6.P.)
Hedge, or Field maple. Seedlings
of this species are freely produced in the Oaklands area.
*platanoides L. Occ. (6.P.&7.Q.)
Norway maple. Naturally
produced seedling of this species are to be found at Oaklands and
in an area known as the Beech grove in Kilnamack.)
*pseudoplatanus L.W.S. (6&7)
Sycamore.
Crann bá
Hippocastanaceae
1 Genera |1 Species,
Aesculus L Occ.
Horse chestnut.
*hippocastanum L (6&7)
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Buxaceae.
1 Genera | 1 Species
Buxus L.
sempervirens L .(6.P.) ( This species was originally planted in the
Marlfield area during the 19th. Century, over the years it has
produced hundred of seedlings)
Balsaminaceae
1 Genera |1 Species.
Impatiens L.
*glandulifera Royle. Re. (6.L.&7.L.)
Policeman’s helmet;
Balsam.
(Individual plants of this species are to be found along the banks of
the river Suir.There is a large colony on an Island on the river Suir
at Kilgany.)
Aquifoliaceae
1 Genera | 1 Species;
Ilex L
aquifolium L.W.S.(6&7)
Holly,
Cuileann.
CELASTRALES
Celastraceae
1 Genera | 1 Species.
Euonymus L
europaeus L.Occ. (6.P.&7.M)
Spindle.
Feoras;
RHAMNALES
Rhamnaceae
2 Genera | 2 Species
Rhamnus .
*catharticus L.(6.P.)
Bucthorn.
Paide Bréan
Frangula Miller.
*alnus Miller ( Rhamnus fragula) (6.P.)
Draighean Fearna
(Both Buckthorns are present, however it is most likely that they
were planted.)
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MALVALES
Tilaceae
! Genera | 1 Species
Tilia’
Lime or Linden;
Teile.
* europaea L. (T. vulgaris) (6&7)
(There are many fine specimens present, however all were planted)
Thymelaeales
Elaeagnaceae
1 Genera | 1 Species.
HippophaeL.
* rhamnoides L. (6.L.)
Sea buckthorn.
This species was planted during the landscaping at Frank Drohan
road, now self-seeding.
Malvaceae
2 Genera | 3 Species
Malva L.
moschata L. Re. (6.L..&7.M)
Mallow.
Iocas.
Isolated plants found at Kilganey, Moangarriff and Ballingarrane.
sylvestris L.W.S.(6&7)
Lavatera.L.
arborea L. V.Re. (6.P& O.)
GUTTIFERAL
Clusiaceae / Guttiferae /Hyppericaceae.
1 Genera | 7 species
Hypericum L.
* calycinum L Re. (6.P). Rose of Sharon
Luib Eoin Bhaiste
(There is a large colony of this plant growing on the
Marlfield Rock approx.1. Km. from Knocklofty)
androsaemum L.Occ.(6&7)
Tutsan.
Meas Tuirc.
pulchrum L.W.S.(6&7) Slender St, John’s-wort
humifusum L.Occ.(6) Trailing St.John’-wort.
maculatum Crantz.(H. dubium.) Occ. (6) tetratperum Fries. 6&7
Hypericum (Contd.)
perforatum L.Occ. (6.L&G) (While this species is only occasionally
met in the district, it is abundant in two Locations, along the riverbank between the Convent bribge and Sir. Thomas’s bridge and
again on the Glen of Aherlow.the large plantation along the river
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bank south and east of the town of Clonmel is said to have
originated when the Mental Hospital that was situated on the bank
of the river used the herb as a treatment for depression during the
18th. & 19th century.)
VIOLALES
Violaceae
1 Genera | 8 Species 1 Hybrid.
Viola L.
Violet.
Sail chuach.
odorata L W.S. (6&7)
Sweet violet.
reichenbachiana Jordan ex Boreau.Occ. (6&7)
riviniana Reichenb.W.S.(6&7)
canina L.Re.(6&7)
Violaceae (Contd.)
palustris L Occ.(6&7)
Marsh violet.
tricolour L. Occ.(6&7)
Pansy.
arvensis Murray Occ.(6&7)
Heartease ; Pansy.
reichenbachiana.Occ. (6&7) Jord.ex Bor. Early Dog-violet.
arvensis x tricolor. Re. (7.m)
(This hybrid has been discovered by me growing in a newly set
down field on the boundary of Kilmacomma and Glenabbey on the
26-6-2003.)
MYRTALES
Lythraceae
1Genera | 2 Species,
Lythrum L.
Purple Loosestrife
Earball caitín.
salicaria. L. W.S. (6&7)
purtula ( L.) D.A.Webb (Peplis portula). Re. (6.P&7.Q Water
purslane.
Onagraceae
5 Genera | 10 SpeciesFuschia L.
Deóra Dé.
*magellanica Lam.Occ. (6&7) ( The species has produced a
number of cultivares that include F. gracilis is often found near old
ruins and places of habitation.)
Circaea L.
lutetiana L.Occ.(6&7) Enchanter’s nightshade.
Chamerion.(L) Holb.
*angustifolium,L W.S.(6&7)
(Syn. Epilobium angustifolium.)
Fuinnseach.
Rose-bay willow.
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Epilobium L.
hirsutum L.Occ.(6&7)
Great hairy willow herb.
parviflorum.Schreber Occ.(6&7).
motanum L. W.S. (6)
obscurum Schreber.Occ .(6&7)
palustre L.Occ. (6&7)
*brunnescens (6&7) (Cockayne ) Raven & Engelhorn W.S. New Zealand
willow – herb.
* ciliatum. Rafin. Occ. (6&7).
American Willow-herb.
Oenothera. L.
* biennis L Re. (6.L&P..)
Evening primrose.
Haloragaceae.
2 Genera | 3 Species.
Myriophyllum L
spicatum L. W.S. (6&7)
alterniflorum DC.Re. (6.p.)
Water-milfoil.
Gunnera L.
* manicata Linden ex. André. Re. (6.L.)
Hippuridaceae
1 Genera | 1 Species.
Hippuris L.
vulgaris L Occ. (6&7)
Mare,s tail,
Snáithe báite
UMBELLALES
Cornaceae
1 Genera |1 Species
Cornus L
sanguinea L. (Thelcrania sanguinea.) Occ. (6.P.7.Q.) Dog- wood
(This species has been present in both sub- division 6&7for over
one hundred and sixty years. It was planted in both divisions when
the landscaped Marlfield Estate by Mrs. Henryetta Bagwell.)
Araliaceae
1 Genera | 1 Species.
Hedera L.
helix L W.S. (6&7)
Ivy
Eidhneán.
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Viscaceae/Loranthaceae.
1 Genera | 1 Species.
Viscum L.
Mistletoe
* album L.(7.L) This species has naturlised it self on Lime (Tilia
europa.) by the side of the Colevilla road, Clonmel. This part of
the town is in sub. Div. 7
Apiaceae /Umbelliferae.
17 Genera | 23 Species
Hydrocotyle L
vulgaris L Occ. (6)
europaea L.Occ. (6&7)
Marsh pennywort.Sanicula L
Wood sanicle.
Anthricus Pers.
sylvestris (L.) Hoffm. W.S. (6&7) Cow-parsley.
Smyrnium L.
olusatrum L. Occ. (6.L.&7.M)
Alexanders.
(The local folklore states that this species was introduced by,
Christian Monks. Certainly local colonies are situated on or near
early ecclesastical sites. Acording to records in the 17th century
“Minute Book of Clonmel Corporation) it was used as a vegetable
at that time. According to L.J.F.Brimble in his publication
“Flowers of Britain published in 1944 it was used as a substitute
for celery which it resembles.)
Conopodium Koch.
majus (Gouan ) Loret & Barandon.W.S. (6&7) Pig-nut ;
Pimpinella L.
major ( L.) Occ. (6)
saxifraga L.Occ. (6).
Cutharláin.
Burnet saxifrage.
Aegopodium L. W.S. (6&7) ( Goutweed) (Ground elder)
* podograria L. It has been sugested by Archaeoligists, that this
species was introduced into these islands in Roman times and that
had its origins in central Europe.
Sium L.
latifolium L. Re.(6.P.)
Water parsnip.
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Berula Koch.
erecta ( Hudson) Coville. ( Sium erectum) Re.(6P.&Q)
Both the above species are to be found on wet ground along the
bank of the river Suir and its tributaries.
Oenanthe L.
crocata L.Occ. (6&7)
Hemlock water-dropwot.
fluviatilis (Bab) Coleman Re. Occassionaly found on the river Suir.
Oenanthe aquatica ( L.) Poiret. (6&7) (O. phellandrium) Re.( The
above specie are represented by the odd plant along the river Suir
and on some of it’s tributaries.
Aethusa L.
cynapium. L. Occ.(6&7)
Fool’s parsley.
Foeniculum Miller. Re. Fennel.
* vulgare. Miller.Re. (7.m.) Found on one site only. It occurs near
the Ragwell where some road widing took place.
Conium L.
maculatum L.Occ. (6&7)
Hemlock ;
Apium L;
nodiflorum (L.) Lag. W.S.(6&7)
inundatum (L.) Reichenb.Occ.(6&7)
Angelica L.
sylvestris L. W.S.(6&7)
Angelica ;
Muing mhara.
Fool’s water-cress.
Cuinneóg mhidhe.
Pastinaca L.
Wild parsnip.
* sativa L.Re. (6)
Heracleum L.
spondylium L. W.S. ( 6&7)
Cow parsnip,
Fuarán
*mantegazzianum Sommier & Levier Occ. (6.P&7.L)
Giant
Hogweed.
(A very architectual and exotic plant in danger of becoming a
serious weed to the detriment of smaller species. Research carried
out in the U.K.into the biological control of this species have
identified three fungal pathogens from Russia, the plants country
of origin, that have the ability to control its spread. The pathogens
include Septoria heracleicola, Phoeosporia heraclei and a new
species of Ranulariopsis.Further research is necessary before any
of these can be released, as there is a likely hood that the
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Pathogens could attack others members of the Umbelliferae
family. This research, is being carried out by, Marion Seier, CABI
Bioscience, Egham, Surrey. )
Torilis Adans.
japonica ( Houtt.) DC. Occ. ( Caucalis antriscus) (6&7) Hedge
parsley.
Daucus L.
carota L. Occ.(6&7)
Wild carrot;
Miodhlucán
ERICALES
Ericaceae.
4 Genera | 5 Species
Rhodendron L
ponticum L. Naturalised in sub- division 6&7 where it is
producing self sown seedling by the hundred. It has also set down
a base in sub- division 6. Here it has established it self in an area
known as the “Marlfield Rock”. The species has established it self
on a rather heavy leaf mould surface over a Waulstrain limestone
base.
Vaccinium L.
myrtillus L. W.S (6&7)
Whorts; Billberry.
Calluna Salisb,
vulgaris (L.) Hull. W.S. (6&7) Ling heather.
Erica L.
tetralix L.Occ. (6)
Bell heather.
cinera L. W.S..(6&7)
Purple bell heather.
Fraochán.
Fraoch.
OLEALES
Oleaceae
3 Genera | 3 Species
Fraxinus L.
excelsior L W.S.(6&7)
Ash,
Fuinnseóg
Ligrustrum L
*vulgare L.W.S. (6&7
Privet.
*ovalifolium Hassk.(6.P.) Marlfield Lake. (Probably planted)
Syringa L.
* vulgaris L Re (7.M)
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GENTIANALES
Gentianaceae.
3 Genera || 3 Species
Centaurium Hill.
erythraea Rafh.Occ. (6&7) (Erthraea pulch) Centaury
Dréimire Mhuire.
Gentianella L.
amarelle (L.) Borner Occ. (6.T.)
Blacktonia Huds.
perfoliata (L) Huds Re. (6.K.)
Yellow –wort. Dréimire Bhuí.
Apocyanaceae.
1 Genera | 1 Species
Vinca L.
*minor L.Re. (6.P.) .
*major L.Re. (7.O.).
Lesser Periwinkle.
Greater Periwinkle
Menyanthaceae.
1 Genera | 1 Species
Menyanthes L
trifoliate L. Occ.(6&7)
Bog bean;
Bearnán lachan.
Rubiaceae
2 Genera | 6 Species
Sherardia L.
arvensis L. Occ. (6)
Field madder.
Galium L.
odoratum (L.) Scop. Occ (6)
Bedstraw
Lus moleas
vernum L.W.S. (6)
Lady,s bedstraw, Baladh chinise.
saxatile L. W,S. Heath bedstraw; Luib na bhear ngonta. (7)
Gallium (Contd.)
palustre L.W.S. (7)
Marsh bedstraw.
aparine L.. W S.(6&7)
Robin- run- the- hedge.
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TUBIFLORAE ( SOLANALES)
Convolvulaceae
2 Genera | 3 Species
Convolvulus L.
arvensis L.W.S.
(6&7)
Small Bineweed .
Calytsegia R. Br.
sepium W.S. (6&7)
Bineweed
*silvatica, ( Kit. ) Maire. Occ. (6&7) Large Bineweed.
Boraginaceae
5 Genera | 9 Species
Echium L.
* vulgare L.Re. (6.L)
Viper’s bugloss. Isolated plants of
this speices are to be found on the Clonmel inner relief road.
Symphytum L.
*asperum Lepech.Occ. (S x uplandicum) (6&7)
Comfrey.
*tuberosum L Occ. (S leonhardtianum ) (6&7)The fact that these
two cultivars are on the increase is probably due to the increase of
road side dumping of unwanted plants by home owners.
Officinale L. Occ. (6&7)
Pulmonaria. L.
* officinale L. V.Re. (Q.7)
Lungwort. Found in the Coilte
forest at Russeltown.
Probably, as a result of dumping.
Myosotis L
palustris (L.) Hill. (M. scorpiodes ) (6&7) Occ.Forget -me-not. Lus
miola.
secunda. Occ. (6) A.Murr.
*arvensis ( L.) Hill.W.S. (6&7)
discolor. Pers. Re. (6.P.)
laxa. Lemh Occ. (7.M.) .
Verbanaceae
2 Genera | 2 Species
Verbena L.
*officinallis L. V.Re. (6.L&T.)
Vervain. (This species is
very rare in the area, with only the odd isolated specimens
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surviving. One small colony survives just west of Sir. Thomas’s
Bridge, the other in sandpits in the Cahir area.)
Centranthus ( L.) Dc.
* rubber (L.) Dc.
Wall Valerian.
Callitrichaceae.
1 Genera | 2 Species
Callitriche L.
Starworts
stagnallis Scoop.Occ.(6.M&7.P).
Common Water Starwort.
hamulata. Re. (7.M.).
Intermediate Water Starwort.
Found in pools along the Glenary stream.
Lamiaceae /Labiatae.
14 Genera 19 Species.
Teucrium L.
scorodonia L.W.S. (7.M &6.U.)
Ajuga L
reptans L. Occ.(6)
Wood Sage.
Úr sléi
Bugle.
Mentha L
aquatica L W.S (6&7)
arvensis L.Occ. (6&7)
aquatica x arvensis
Praeger 1951.Occ. (6.P&7.M.)
suaveolens. Ehrh. (M. rotundifolia ) Occ.(6&7)
Lycopus L
Gipsywort;
Feorán curraigh.
europaeus L.Re. (6U&7M) ( The only locations in which I found this
species was in the Poppy field at Ballingarrane 6.P,
Knocknaree.7.M.Goatenbridge 6.U.
Origanum L.
vulgare L.W.S (6&7)
Marjoram;
Oragán.
Thymus L.
drucei L. ( 6.T.) (Found on a Lime-stone out crop at the
“Leagaune”quarry)
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Calamintha Mill.
Calamint
ascendens ( Lam.) Dandy (C. officinalis) Re.(6.G.) Discovered in areas
where the southern esker has been exposed or where its substrate is
close to the surface.
Glechoma L.
hederaceae L. Occ.(6&7)
Ground ivy;
Athair Lus.
Ballota L.
Black horehound.
*nigra L.Re. (7M.). On disturbed ground at Knocknaree, Co.
Waterford.
Stachys L.
arvensis L.Occ. (6&7)
sylvatica L.W.S. (6&7)
palustrisL.Occ. (6&7)
Duilleóg na soar.
Lamium L.
Henbit.
purpureum L W.S. (6&7) Red deadnettle ; Neanntóg chaoch.
*album L.(6.P.,U&7M.) (Discovered growing in the Poppy field at
Ballingarrane.Recently discovered at Goatenbridge and at
Castlequarter, Ballymacarbery.
Galeopsis L.
tetrahit L.Re.(6.P.) Found at the edge of tillage fields in the
Chancellorstown area
Prunella L.
vulgaris L.W.S.(6&7)
Selfheal.
Scutellaria L.
minor Huds. R.e (7.M.)
Minor Scull- cap
Solanaceae.
2 Genera | 4 Species
Lycium L.
Duke’s of Argyll`s Tea Plant.
chinense L.(6.L.) (This plant has naturalised it self in at least two
areas in the town of Clonmel where it is growing the top of mortar
built walls, one of the sites is on the Dungarvan Road the other at
Suir Island.)
Solanum L
dulcamara L.Occ.(6&7) Bitter-sweet; Dréimire gorm.(mostly
along the banks of the River Suir.)
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Solanum L,
Nigra. L. Re. (6.P). I found this species in two fields Maze at the
Deerpark, also in set aside at the Well field. at Ballingarrane.
Growning in a crop of
*tuberosum L. (7.M.) For a number of years I have observed a
numbed of plants of this species growing closed to a group of
Pinus radiate in the Cannon wood. What interest me about these
plants is that since I discovered them five years ago, they have
never secombed to Potatoe blight.
Buddlejaceae.
1 genera | 1 Species.
Buddleja L.
*davidii Franch. W.S. (6&7) (The plant is now wide spread in both
sub-division and can be found growing in the wild at over three
hundred metres above sea level.)
Scrophulariaceae.
13 Genera | 31 Species.
Erinus L.
*alpinus L. (6.P.)
Fairy Foxglove;
(Due to the
demolition of mortar built walls this species has become scarce in
the locality. Less than a dozen plants survive around the village of
Marlfield. I have since discovered a wall in the Golden area
covered with the species.
Verbascum L.
Mullein
*thapsus L.Occ.n (6.L.&T)
Coinneal Mhuire.
Mimulus L.
*Guttatus DC.(7.)V.Re.
Monkey flower.
Found on marshy areas of the Colligan River.
This area is just outside that being studied.
Scrophularia L.
nodosa L.W.S. (6&7)
Figwort;
auriculata.(L) Webb.W.S.(6&7)
Lus na Gcnapán; fothram.
Linaria (L.) Mill
Toadflax.
purpurea (L.) Mill.V.Re. (A small colony of this species has been
photographed by me in June 2003, at the entrance of the state
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forest at Kilnamacomma ( sub-division 7.m.) .Although the colony
is self seeding , it probably had its origin in the dumping of garden
material. There are also a few plants surviving on a wall at
Newtown-Ann sub division 6.
.
Cymbalaria W.S.(6&7
Ivy- Leaved toadflax.
*Muralis. W.S. Gaertn. Mey&Scherb. (Linaria cymbalaria))
Antirrhinum L.
*majus L. Re. (7.M.)
Snapdragon. A number of plants
can be seen growing on ruins of the 18th.century Carey’s Castle in
the Glenabbey area.
*majus hybrida. Isolated plants found growing on walls in both
sub- division 6 & 7.
Digatalis L.
purpurea L Foxglove; W.S.(6&7) Méaracán na mban sidhe.
(This species seem to increasing in number as several thousand
plants can now be seen flowering on or near the paths of state
forest.)
Veronica L.
Speedwell;.
Seamar Chre.
beccabunge L W.S.(6.P.)
Brooklime. There is a small
colony in a swamp close to Marlfield lake.
anagallis- aquatica L. Occ.(6&7) Water speedwell.
scutellata L.Occ.(6&7)
officinalis L.W.S. (6&7)
Common speedwell.
chamaedrys L.W.S.(6&7)
Germander Speedwell Lus na
banatra .
serpyllifolia L. W.S.(6&7) Thyme-leafed Speedwell; Lus na
treatha.
arvensis L.Occ. (6&7)
hederifolia L. Re. (6.L.)
*persica Poir W.S.(6&7)
*filiformus Sm.W.S.(6&7)
(The Speedwell of the lawn)
montana L.Occ. ( 7)
Wood Speedwell.
Pedicularus L.
palustris L.W.S. (7.H.)
Scrophulariaceae (Contd.)
Pedicularis L,
sylvatica L.W,S. (7.M)
Marsh lousewort.
Lousewort;
Lus an ghiolla.
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Euphrasia L,
officinalis L. W.S.(7)
Eyebright.
nemorosa (Pers.) Wallr. Occ. (7)
rostkoviana Hayne. (7) (This is regarded by some experts as a subspecies of officinalis.)
Odontites Ludv.
verna (Bellard) Dumort.W.S.(6&7) (Bartsia odontites)
Bartsia.
Rhinanthus L.
minor L. Occ. (6&7)
Yellow rattle;
Red
Bodán cloigin.
Melampyrum L.
pratense L Re. (6.M.)
Common Cow-wheat.
The only specimens of this species I found, was on disrurbed
ground on the edge of Moorland at Kocknaree. Co.Waterford.
Orobanchaceae.
1 Genera | 3 Species
Orobanche L
rapum-genistae Thuill ( O. major) (7.M.) Broomrape (Muchóg.)
(During the 1970s I recorded thirty plants of this species, twentyseven on Cytisus scoparius, three on Ulex europeaus .One by one
the host plants died and with them the species. However there is a
possibility that it may still exist as they were spread over an area
now covered with a jungle of Bramble that is almost impossible to
penetrate.)
minor. Sm.(6.P&L.) (Rare only less than a half dozen, small colonies
in the Ballingarrane area and also ona railway siding inClonmel
where it is associated with Ononis repens.)
hedera. Duby W.S.(6&7)
Orobanche L
hedera Duby. (6&7)
Lathrae L.
Squamaria L. V. Re. Found in the Ballinard area recently in the,
Marlfield Rock.
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PLANTAGINALES
Plantaginaceae.
1 Genera | 3 Species
Plantago L
Plantain
major L. W.S.(6&7)
Broad-leaved plantain Cruach Phádraig .(
The leaves of this particular species were used to treat infected
wounds before penicillin was introduced .I can rember my Mother
using the smood side of the leave to draw out the poison and then
use the rough ,or ribed side to carry on the healing.)
lanceolata L.W.S. (6&7)
Ribwort plantain.
Slálu.
*media L. V.Re. (6.P.).
Found growing in the Marlfield area.
DIPSACALES.
Caprifoliaceae.
5 Genera | 8 Species.
Leycesteria Wall.
formosa Wall. Occ. (6.P. & 7.M.).
Formosan Honeysuckle.
Over the last two decades this species is species is spreading in the
State forest of Glenabbey and Russeltown, in sub-division 7, it is
also spreading in at a considerably in sub-divison 6..There is little
doubt that the species was originally introduced to sub-divison 6
during the 19th. century.)
Lonicera L
* periclymenum L. W.S. (6&7)
Honeysuckle
Feithleóg.
( Woodbine) ( Taitheithleann)
*nitida.Wils. Occ. (7.M.) Plants of this species are some times
discovered growing by the side of the road and also deep in State
forests, a considerable distance from places of habitation. Since the
species is easily rooted one can assume that those plants had their
origins in the dumping hedge cuttings.
Symphoricarpus Duhm.
*rivularis. Suksd, (6&7)
Snowberry
(In some areas the fruit produced by this species, are referred to by
children as Billy- busters.)
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Viburnum L
opulus L.Occ. (6.P&7.M.)
Guilder rose. Native to subdivison 7. Recently planted by landscape contractors on roadsides,
in sub-divison 6
*tinus L. (6.P&7.M.) ( Mature plants and indeed self sown seedlings
of this species can be found in both sub-division 6&7 parts of the
district.This species was introduced into the forest of Kilnamac, by
Mrs. Fanny Bagwell during the 19th. century, when she landscaped
the area.
Sambucus L,
nigra L W.S. (6&7)
Elder;
Trom.
ebulus L. Re.(6 P&T.)
Danesweed. (Local plant lore claims
that this plant is only found where there was a Danish battle and
that it was used in the healing of wounds.)
Valerianaceae.
3 Genera | 3 Species.
Valerianella Mill.
locusta (L.) Betcke. ) Occ. (6.L.) (V. olitoria)Lamb’s Lettuce.
Valeriana L.
Wild valerian.
officinalis L.W.S. (6&7.) ( V. sambucifolia )
Centanthus.DC.
*rubra (L) DC. W.S .(6&7) Red Valerian.
Dipsacaceae.
3 Genera | 3 Species
Dipsacus L
fullonum L Occ. (6) ( D. sylvestris) ( This species is rapidly
spreading)
Succisa Haller.
Pratensis. Moench.W.S). (6&7 ( Scabiosa arvensis ) Devils bit
scabious
(Úrach bhallach)
Knautia L
arvensis (L.) Coult. Occ.(6&7 ( Scabious arvensis ) ) Field
scabious.
Campanulaceae.
2 Genera | 2 Species
Jasione L.
montana L.Re.(7.M.)
Sheep scabious.
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Campanula L.
trachelium L. V.Re. (6.L.). Found growing with other vegetation on
the top of a mortar built wall at Newtown-Anner.
Asteraceae/ Compositae.
38 Genera | 60 +Species
Eupatorium L
cannabinum L. Occ.(6.P&7.M)
Mardhdhraighean
(On the banks of the river Suir.)
Solidago L
virgaurea L Occ.(7)
Hemp Agrimony.
Golden rod;
Bellis L.
perennis L. W.S.(6&7)
Luibh an fhaqlisaora.
Daisy
Nóinin.
Erigeron L.
*mucronatus L RE.(6.L.&7) (E. karvinskianus.) (Plants of this
species are appearing in the wild in recent years. I first identified it
at Lismore where there is a large colony of it naturlised on the
walls. There are also a number of isolated plants in and around the
town of Clonmel.)
Inula L.
*helenium L Re.(6.T.&7.M)
Elecampane.
Pulicaria Gaertn.
dysenterica (L.) Bernh. Occ. (6&7)
Fleabane.
Bidens L.
cernua. L. Re.(6)
tripartite L Re.(6) (The two species of Bidens are rare. One
encounters the odd plant in damp areas associated with the river
Suir
Anthemis L
cotula L. Occ. (6).
Stinking chamomile.
nobilis LRe. (6.M.) ( Chamaemelum nobile) Re. Chamomile.
Comán meall milis
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.Achillea L.
millefolium L W.S.(6.&7)
Sneezewort.
Matricaria L.
matricariodies (Less) Porter. W.S.(6&7)
Pine-apple weed.
Tripleurospermum Schultz Bip.
*indorum.(L.) Hyland ex. Vaarama.
Chrysanthemum L
segetum L. V.Re.(6.P.)
Corn marigold
Liatháin.
(The fact that this species in decreasing is probably due to the
increased use of Herbecides in cornfields. Up to the mid 1950s it
was well represented in the locality)
Leucanthemum Mill.
vulgare Lam. W.S. (6&7) (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum ) Oxeye daisy; Easbog bán.
Tanacetum L.
* partenium ( L.) Occ.(6.P.&7.M.)
Feverfew.
(Rapidly
becoming a weed in cultivated ground and rarely found far from
habitation although I have discovered a small colony at Glenary)
*vulgare L. Re. (7.M)
Tansy ( always found close to
habitation )
Artemisia L.
vulgaris L. Occ .(6&7)
Tussilago L. Colts-foot.
farfara L.W.S. (6&7).
Mugwort;
Buachalán bán,
Sponnc.
Petasites Mill
hybridus ( L.) Gaertn. Met& Scherb.Occ.(6&7) Butterbur ; Gallán
mór.
*fragans W.S. (6&7 (Vill) C. Presl.) Winter heliotrope.
Petasites Mill.
*japonicus. (6.M.) (Sieb&Zucc.) F.Schmidt. (Giant Butterbur). I
discovered a colony of this species on the banks of the Glenaore
stream in the Nire valley during the 1950s. However it is only
recently that I correctly identified it.
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Senecio L.
Ragwort
Buachalán buí.
jacobea L.W.S. (6&7)
aquaticus L.Occ.(6&7)
Marsh ragwort..
aquatica X jacobaea Occ. (6&7)
sylvatica L.Occ.(6&7)
vulgaris L. W.S. (6&7)
Groundsel;
Gronnlus.
cineraria x jacobaea.(6.L.) (I discovered one plant of this hybrid,
flowering on the 9 – 7 2003. Photograph taken)
Articum L.
. minus Bernh. Occ.(6&7)
Carduus L.
tenuiflorus Curt.Occ.(6&7)
nutans . L. Occ. (7.M.)
Cardus L.
acanthoides L.Re. (6)
Lesser burdock.
Thistle.
Slender thistle.
Nodding thistle.
Feochadán.
Welted thistle .
Cirsium Mill.
vulgare (Savi) Ten.W.S.(6&7)
Spear thistle.
palustre ( L.) Scop.W.S.(6&7)
Marsh thistle.
arvense (L.) Scop.W.S.(6&7)
dissectum ( Cnicus pratensis )Re.(6.M.) Bog thistle
Carlina L.
Vulgaris L. Occ. (6&7.)
Carline Thistle.
Centaurea L.
scabiosa. L.Re. (6.P) Present in the Ballingarrane area.
nigra L. .W.S (6&7).
Knapweed
Mullach dubh.
Cichorium L.
*intybus L. Re.(6.T,)
Chicory. (Discovered gowing by the
roadside in the town-land of Moorestown.)
Tragopgon L.
pratensis L. Re.(6 .L&7.M)
Goat,s Beard. I found this
species in only two locations in a cultivated field at Garryshane
and on disturbed land by the roadside ay Kilgany, Clonmel.
Hypochoeris L.
radicata L.W.S.(6&7)
Cat,s ears .
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Lapsana..L
Communis L. Occ. (6&7)
Nipplewor
Leontodon L.
autumnalis L. Occ.(6&7)
Hawkbit
hispidus L.Re. (6&7)
taraxcoides ( Vill. ) Mérat. Occ.(6&7) (L.saxalile.)
Picris L.
echioides L. V.Re. (6.G.)
Bristly ox-tongue. I discovered and
photographed this species in Redmonstown, Clonmel, on the 25-72003)
Picris L.
hieracioides L.(6.T.) ( A few plants of this species can be found on
the banks of the Waterford to Limerick Railway Line )
Sonchus L.
Sow thistle
arvensis L.Occ. (6&7)
olearaceus L. Occ.(6&7)
asper (L.) Hill.Occ.(6&7
Bainne muice.
Hieracium L.
Hawkweed
Searbhán na muc.
According to, D.A.Webb one of the leading authorities on Irish
Flora there are over eighty varieties of Hieracium present in
Ireland .In the “List of British Vascular Plants “ prepared by
J.E.Dandy there are over two hundred different Species recorded in
Britain.
Pilosella Hill
officinarum C.H.& F.W. Schultz.W.S.(6&7) Hieracum pilosellia
Pilosella (Contd.)
aurantiaca (L.) C.H.& F.W. Schultz. (Discovered and photographed
this species on the edge of a path in the state forest of Russellstown
, sub-division 6.M. in July 2003. I also found it in the Marlfield
area sub- division 7.P.in the early 1960s,)
Taraxacum. Weber.
Dandelion;
officinale Weber. (T. vulgaris) W.S.(6&7)
palustria ( Lyons) DC.Re.(6&7)
Caisearbhán.
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Crepis L.
* vesicaria L.Occ. (6.L&7.H)
biennis L.Occ.(6.L&7.Q.).
capillaris ( L.) Wallr.(6.&7)
Beaked Hawksbeard .
Rough Hawksbeard.
Smooth Hawksbeard.
Filago L.
minima (Sm.) Pers. (7.M.) (I discovered some Plants of this Species
in the Knocknaree area,sub-division 7.m.date photographed 28-82003.)
Antennaria. Gaertn.
dioica (L) Gaertn. L. Re.(6.T.) Found on a limestone outcrops in the
Cahir area.
Aster Spp.
Michaelmas daisies. I discovered a number of
these plants growing by the bank of the River Suir about 1 Km.
East of Clonmel (6.L.)
MONOCOTYLEDONES.
Alismatales
Alismataceae.
3 Genera | 3 Species,
Alisma L.
plantago- aquatica L.Occ.(6.P&7.Q) Water plantain;
Corchopóg.
Baldellia ( L.)
ranunculoides L. (Echinodorus ranunuuloides Rich.)Occ.(6.T.)
Sagittaria L .
sagittifolia L.Occ.(6.P.)
Arrowhead.
Butomaceae.
1 Genera | 1 Species.
Butomus L
Flowering rush
umbellatus L. Re. (6&7) Isolated groups can be found in shallow
parts of the river Suir.and also in the Derry na Flan area of
Co.Tipperary.
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Hydrocharitaceae.
1 Genera | 1 Species.
Elodea Michx.
*canadensis Michx. (6.P&7.M) I have a problem believing that this is
an introduced species. My doubt originated in the fact that the
species is thriving in the Nire lakes high up in the Comeragh
Mountains.
Juncaginaceae.
1 Genera |1 Species
Triglochin L.
palustris L.Occ.(6&7)
Arrow grass.
Potamogetonaceae.
1 Genera | 3 Species.
Potamogeton L.
natansL. ( P. hibernicus ) Occ.(6&7) Pond weed; Duilléog na
habhann.
lucens L.(6&7)
(There are a number of clumps of pond- weed in slow moving
waters on the river Suir.)
polygonifolius Pourr. (7.L.)
LILIALES.
Hyancinthaceae | Liliaceae.
3 Genera | 3 Species
Nartheciom Huds.
ossifragom (L.) Huds. Re.(6.M.)
Bog asphodel
Bliocáin.
Scilla L
non-scripta.( L.) Hoffmans & Link (Endymion Non-scripta)
W.S.(6&7)
*hispanica. (Mill) Chouard .(6&7) (Endymion hispanica;
Hycinthanoides hispanica
Blue bell;
Coinnie corra.
(Found mostly in isolated groups by the roads sides. Usually near
places of habitation.)
Alliaceae
1 Genera | 3 Species
Allium L.
*triquetrum.L. Re. (.6.L.)
ursinum L. Occ. (6.L&7.M.)
vineale L. Re.( 6.L.)
Triquestrus leek.
Wild garlic.
Cneamh
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Amaryllidaceae
! Genera | 1 Species
Leucojum L.
aestivum L Re.(6&7)
Summer snowflake. Found near
places of habitation, or close to ruined sites.
Iridaceae.
1 Genera 3 Species.
Iris L.
pseudacorus L.W.S.(6&7)
Flag Iris.
Feileastrom.
* foetidissima L. Re.(6.P.)
Stinking Iris. (At Brunswick
Bohreen, north- west of Clonmel and at Marlfield.)
Crocosmia Planch.
x crocosmiiflora Lemoine ( c. aurea x pottsii) Montbretia.
Occ(6&7)
Dioscoreaceae.
1Genera | 1 Species
Tamus L.
*communis LV.Re.(6.P.) Black Bryony. I discovered and
photographed this species at Marlfield on the 8-7-2003.
Juncaceae.
2 Species | 11 Species.
Juncus L.
Rush
Luachair.
squarrosus L Occ. (6&7)
Heath rush.
bufonius L. W.S. (6&7)
Toad rush.
articulatus L.W.S (6&7).
Jointed rush.
Gabhal luichair.
acutiflorus Ehrn . ex Hoffm, Occ.(6&7)
effuses L W.S. (6&7)
Common rush.
bulbosus L.W.S.(6&7)
inflexus L. (6&7)
Hard- rush.
conglomerates L. (6&7)
Luzula DC.
Woodrush
sylvatica ( Huds.) Gaudin.Occ. .(6&7)
campestre (L.) DC.Occ. (6&7)
multiflora ( Retz.) Lejeune. Occ. (6&7)
Typhaceae.
1 Genera | 1 Species.
Typha L.
Reedmace
Coigeal na mban sidhe
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latiofolia L.Re.(6.P.) Marlfield Lake only. Possibly introduced.
PRIMULATES
Primulaceae.
4 Genera | 8 Species | 1 Hybrid.
Lysimachia L
Yellow loostrife. Lús na siothchána.
* vulgaris L. Re.(6.U.)
nummularia L. Occ (6&7) Creeping Jenny.
nemorum L. Re. (7.) Yellow pimpernel.
Lus Choluimcille.
Anagallis L.
arvensis L.W.S. .(6&7)
tenrella L.Re. (7.M.)
Falcaire fuar.
Scarlet pimpernel.
Bog pimpernel.
Primula L.
vulgaris Huds. W.S. (6&7.)
Primrose.
Bainnw bó bleacht.
veris L. V.Re. (6.P.)
Cowslip.
veris x vulgaris Re.(6.K.) ( P.variabilis.) This hybrid is usually
found as isolated plants, the only specimens that I found were in
the Fethard area of County Tipperary.
Hottonia.L.
palustris. L. V. Re. (6.P.)
Water Violet.
A large colony of this species is to be seen at Marlfied Lake.
GRAMINALES.
Poaceae/Gramineae.
31 Genera | 51 Species
I have had some difficulties in identifying members of the grass
family therefore the following list is of those previously recorded
Poaceae / Graminea (Contd
in both sub-division 6& 7. My chief source is taken from those
listed by Teagus, and some published sources.
.
Cynosurus
cristatus L
Crested dog ,s tail
Tráinín/
Briza l.
media L
Quaking grass.
Dactylis L.
glomerata L.
Cock,s foot.
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Poa L.
annua L.
pratensis L.
trivalis L.
Annual meadow grass.
Smooth stalked meadow grass.
Rough stalked meadow grass.
Vulpia C.C.Gmel.
bromoides (L.) Gray.
myrus (L.) C.C.Gmel.
Festuca L.
pratensis Huds.
arundinacea Schreb,
gigantea( L.) Vill.
rubra L.
ovine L.
vivipara (L.) Sm.
Fescue.
Meadow fescue.
Red fescue.
Sheep fescue.
Sieglingia Bernh. (Dathonia)
decumbens ( L.) Bernh. ( Triodia decumbens )Melica L.
Sieglingia Bernh (Dathonia.)
uniflora Retz.
Nardus. L.
stricta L.
Glyceria R.Br.
fluitans ( L.) R.Br.
Mat-grass.
Float grass.
Catapodium Link.
rigidum (L.)C.E.Hubbarb,(Dezmazeria rigida; Festuca rigida)
Catabrosa Beauv.
aquatica (L.) Beauv.
Lolium L.
Perennial rye-grass.
perenne L.
*multiflorum Lam.(L.italica ) Italian rye-grass.
Bromus L.
racemosus Huds. (Zenera ramose.)
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Bromos L.
sterilis L. ( Anisantha sterilis )
hordeaceus L. H. mollis.)
Soft brome.
Brachypodium Beauv.
sylvaticum. (Huds.) Beauv.
False brome.
Hordeum L.
secalinum. Schreb. (H.Nodosum auct.)
*distichion.L.
Two-row barley.
Barley; Eorna.
Eletrigia Desv, (Agropyron Gaertn.)
repens ( L.)
Scutch grass;
Avena L.
*fatua L.
Fiorthan.
Wild Oats.
Arrhentherum Beauv.
elatus (L.) Beauv. Ex. J & C. Presl.
Coirce.
False oats.
Helictrotichon. Bess.
Hairy oats.
pubescens (hudds) Plig. ( Avena pubscens )
Holcus L.
lanatu. L
mollis L.
Yorkshire fog.
Koeleria Pers.
cristata L. Pers. ( K. gracilis )
Trisetom Pers
flavescens ( L.) Beauv.
Yellow oats.
Agrostis L.
canina L.
Bent oats.
Capillarus.Auct. (A. tenuis Sibth) ( A. vulgaris)
Agrositis L.
gigantean Roth.
stolonifere L. ( A. alba )
Aira L.
praecox L.
caryophyllea L.
Hair grass.
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Deschampsia Beauv.
cespitisa ( L.) Beauv.
flexuosa(L.) Trim,
Wavy hair grass.
Phragmitis Adans.
australis ( Cav) Trin. ex Steud.
Reed-grass ;
Giolach.
Bromopsis.Huds.
Racesmosa. Huds.
Hairy-brome.
Molinia Schrank.
caerulea (L.) Moench.
Purple moor grass; Fionán
Phalaris L.
arundinacea, L.
Reed grass ;
Anthoxanthum L.
odoratum. L.
Sweet vernal grass. Féar cumhra.
Alopecurus L.
pratensis L.
Alopercurus L.
geniculatus L.
Phleum L.
pratense L
Biorrach lachan.
Foxtail.
Cat,s tail.
ARALES & LEMNALES.
Araceae.
1 Genera | 2 Species.
Arum L.
maculatum L W.S. (6&7) Lords & ladys ; Cuckoo-pint ;Geathar.
Arum L.
*italicum. Mill. (7.Q.) Rapidly becoming a weed of the garden, In
fact I came across two clumps on a side road of the R671 one and a
half Kilometres south of Clonmel. This species may have
hybridised with Arum Maculatum. I have a number of specimens
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under observation that look as if they may be Hybrids of the two
above species.
Lennaceae.
1 Genera | 3 Species.
Lemna L.
polyrhiza L. Occ. (6&7)(Spirodela polyhiza. Duckweed Macgan
Athair.
trisulca L.Occ.(6&7)
minor L.W.S.(6&7)
PANDANALES.
Sparganiaceae.
1 Genera | 3 Species
Sparganium L.
erectim Agg. Re. (6&7).
emersum Rehm Re.(6&7)
minimum. Wallr.Re. (6&7)
Bur- weed.
Righ-seic.
CYPERALES.
Cyperaceae.
4 Genera | 34 Species.
Scirpus L.
cespitosus L. (Trichophorium Caespitosum) Occ.(7).
lacustris L Occ.
Bulrush
Sheimhin portaigh.
setaceus L. (Isolepis setacea.)Occ.(7)
fluitans L. ( Eliogrton fluitans ) Re.(7)
Eleocharis R.Br.
multicaulis Sm. Re (7).
Many –Stalked Spiked Rush.
palustris (L.) (7) Roem & Schult.Occ. Common Spike-rush.
Eriophorum L.
angustifolium Honck. Occ.(7) Bog cotton;
Ceannbhán.
vaginatum L.V.Re.(6.P.)
Hare’s-tail Cotton grass.
(Found in the Bog at St.Patricks Well)
Schoenus L.
nigricans L. Re.(7)
Black bog rush;
Seimhín.
Carex L.
Sedge
Cíob.
Laevigata. Sm. (C. helodes.) Occ .(7.M.) Smooth-stalked sedge.
diadra Scrank. (6&7)
Lessor Tusock-Sedge.
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Carex L.
hostiana Dc. Occ.. .(7)
( C. hornsscuchiana; C. fulva.) W.S.
binervis Sm. Occ.. .(7)
Green Ribbed-sedge.
demissa. Hornem. W.S. (7) (C. Viridula)
sylvatica.Huds. W.S. (7).
Wood-sage.
otrubae Podp. Occ. (6&7P.)
False Fox-sedge
pseudo- cyperus L. Re. (7.H)
Cyperus–sedge.
rostrata. Stokes. W S.(6&7 ( C. Ampullaceae; C. Inflata)
pendula. Huds. (6.P)
Pendulous Sedge
(This species wide spread in the Marlfield Rock probably
introduced by a Mrs. Bagwell who landscaped the area during the
mid 19 century.)
panicea L. W.S. (7)
Carnation Sedge.
hirta L. Occ. ( 6&7)
Hairy Sedge,
pilulifera L.Occ. (7)
Pill Sedge.
caryophyllea. Latourr. ( C.praecox.) W.S.(7) Spring-sedge/
nigra (L.) Reichard. (C. goodenowii ) W.S.(7) Common-Sedge.
. paniculata. L. Occ.(7)
Greater Tussock-edge.
disticha Huds. W.S. (6&7P.)
Brown Sedge
echinata. Murr W.S. (7)
Star Sedge.
pulicaris L. W.S. (7).
Flea Sedge.
ovalis Gooden. .W.S. (7)
Oval Sedge
remota L.Occ. (7).
Remote Sedge
ORCHIDALES.
Orchidaceae.
6 Genera | 10 Species.
Epipactis Sw
palustris ( L.) Crantz. Re. (6.P.) Marsh helleborine. There are a
number of plants of this species in the swamp, associated with
Marlfield Lake.
Listera R. Br.
ovata L. R.Br.Re.(6.P.&7.M.)
Twayblade.
Ophrys L.
apifera Huds. Re. (6.T.&7)
Bee orchid. According to Mary
J.P.Scannell, of the National Botanic Gardens I discovered the first
all white specimen of this species recorded in Ireland in the mid
1970s.The discovery was made at Colligan, Co. Waterford.
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In a disused sandpit near Caher, there was a large coloney of this
species. After a guided visit of “Nature lovers” Most of them were
stolen. I visited the site two weeks after their visit only to discover
over a hundred holes and just six plants.
Orchis L.
morio L. V.Re.(6..L&K.)
Green-winged orchid. In two
locations near, Fethard and Boherduff, Clonmel.
mascula. L. Occ. (6.L&T)
Early Purple Orchid.
Dactylorhiza Nevski (Dactylorchis )
fuchsii ( Druce) Soó ( Orchis fuchsii )W.S.(6&7) Spotted leafedorchid
maculata (L.) Soó (Orchis ericetorum) W.S .(6&7)
incarnatum (L.) Soó (Orchis incarnata) Re (6.Q.) Meadow orchid.
Anacamptis Rich.
Pyramidal orchid.
pyramidalis (L.) Rich, Occ. (6.L)
(In the Rathronan area (6.L.) I discovered a number plants that I
believe to be Hybrids between Orchis maculata and Anacamptis
pyramidalis. I base my presumption on the fact that there are only
the two species present and the plants are not representative of
either. The plants show some of the characteristic of both species.
During the season of 2002. Orchids were in abundance. In 2003
season, I did not discoverer one Orchid of any kind in flower.
Spiranthes Rich.
spiralis (L.) Chevall. V.Re. (6.P. I discovered a number of
specimens at Loughtally in late August
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