Burren Flowers - Mountain Avens
Botanical : Dryas Octopetala
As Gaeilge : Leaithín
Family : Rosaceae - rose family
Mountain Avens can be found flowering in the Burren between June and July. They are native to Ireland. Mountain Avens grow in a prostrate fashion. They are evergreen perennials. Mountain Avens produce white, solitary flowers, 25-40mm across. They usually have 8 petals and the stalks grow 2-8cms in height. Mountain Avens can found on rock ledges, cliffs, grassland and limestone pavements in the Burren.
Burren Flowers Greeting Cards - Mountain Avens
The Mountain Aven is another beautiful Burren flower and abundant when it blooms. I photographed these two, appearing to be chatting with each other, in one of my favourites spots to photograph in the Burren, at Poll Salach, near Fanore.
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Other Burren Greeting Cards featuring the Mountain Avens
The Mountain Aven is featured in two other Greeting Card packs. In mbf005 it turns to admire a rare white variety of an Early Purple Orchid while in mbf008 it takes the leading role in it's own shot. The Greeing Cards in each pack are blank inside for your own message, making them useful for all occasions. Each pack costs €6 including FREE delivery worldwide.
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