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I am the Ireland Officer at the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:l5qdqxst4ylza5myy6lbytwa) - promoting the enjoyment, study and recording of wild plants across Ireland.
@bsbiireland.bsky.socialIs this a modern reiteration of the Doctrine of Signatures?!
@jillwhitelock.bsky.socialReposted by @bsbiireland.bsky.socialGreater celandine flowering on a pavement in Ely this week. #WildflowerHour
@dmisstear.bsky.socialReposted by @bsbiireland.bsky.socialRock Sea-spurrey, Bulloch Harbour, Co. Dublin. #wildflowerhour
@lauramckee.bsky.socialReposted by @bsbiireland.bsky.socialMichaelmas Daisies in today’s sunshine for #WildflowerHour
@stevenwright58.bsky.socialReposted by @bsbiireland.bsky.socialIn a hedge @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social Ryton Wood Meadows. End of season vibes with gates padlocked but worth avisit for these beauties.
@dungenessowen.bsky.socialReposted by @bsbiireland.bsky.socialTaking the opportunity to start working on a few areas of the drawdown zone in the Long Pits, Dungeness for the scarce Lesser-Water Plantain (Baldellia) with some in flower and in seed
The water levels are very low at the moment
#wildflowerhour
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@dmisstear.bsky.socialReposted by @bsbiireland.bsky.socialHeather, Corlea Forest, Co. Donegal. #wildflowerhour
@johnfen1.bsky.socialReposted by @bsbiireland.bsky.socialCommon Ragwort and Water Forget-me-not on the bank of a drain at the edge of the River Witham floodplain, Lincolnshire #WildflowerHour
@dmisstear.bsky.socialReposted by @bsbiireland.bsky.socialHerb-Robert, Corlea Forest, Co. Donegal. #wildflowerhour
@ians4ad.bsky.socialReposted by @bsbiireland.bsky.socialWe saw 100s of vervain plants on yesterday's Norfolk Flora group meeting. Must have had a very good year! @bsbibotany.bsky.social #wildflowerhour
@rogerrob473.bsky.socialReposted by @bsbiireland.bsky.socialChiltern gentians still just holding on at Streatley (W. Berks) this week but have been few and tiny this year after the dry spell. #wildflowerhour
@bsbiireland.bsky.socialA brilliant day had by all at yesterday's @bsbibotany.bsky.social #IrishAutumnMeeting in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh: amazing talks, and fantastic workshops on Irish #Ferns, #Whitebeams, the aquatic plants of #LoughErne, and the #100PlantsChallenge. Thanks to all who came & #FermanaghHouse for hosting
@bsbiireland.bsky.socialIvy season again! Such a beautiful golden flower set against glossy dark-green leaves - but the shape bringing back unpleasant covid memories 🤣
Beloved by bees: ivy honey is helpful for respiratory complaints
@bsbibotany.bsky.social #wildflowerhour @irishwoodlandtrust.bsky.social #herbalremedies
@bsbiireland.bsky.social... but be quick, bookings close soon!
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@bsbiireland.bsky.socialReady to tackle aquatic plant ID? Join us for Charophyte Identification Training with expert Cilian Roden!
Mon 28 Sept 2026, 10:30–16:00 in Lough Money, Co. Down
Indoor ID session + outdoor recording at the lough edge.
Book here: bsbi.org/take-part/ev...
@wonkyeggs.bsky.socialReposted by @bsbiireland.bsky.socialTraveller's-joy (Clematis vitalba) still flowering at The Spetchells in Northumberland
@bsbiireland.bsky.socialOne of my #FavouritePlants: Field Gentian (Gentianella campestris), photographed on the #Donegal coast.
The roots of other #GentianFamily members are used to make digestive bitters (think Aperol & pink gin) & field gentian was once used for similar purposes @bsbibotany.bsky.social #wildflowerhour
@tinaclaffey.bsky.socialReposted by @bsbiireland.bsky.socialThe Devil's Bit Scabious is loved by so many of our wondrous little creatures ❤️ this Knotgrass moth caterpillar exploring in the foggy dew @peatlandecr.bsky.social @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social @claireissimo.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social
@bsbiireland.bsky.socialBookings open for the Irish Autumn Meeting & AGM, 3 Oct in Enniskillen!
Highlights incl. talks & workshops on Sorbus; Irish ferns; Fermanagh flora; beginners' recording & our BSBI database: an exciting day! Book at bsbi.org/take-part/ev... @bsbibotany.bsky.social @cedarrecordsni.bsky.social #Botany
@bsbiireland.bsky.socialThank you!
