by sammysquirrel | Aug 1, 2017 | Irish Botany News
In 1986 John (Seán) Thomas Howard submitted his MSc Thesis on the The Flora of County Longford. A copy of the manuscript was given to Maura Scannel and has been kept at the National Herbarium ever since. We are very grateful to Seán Howard for giving us permission for...
by sammysquirrel | Oct 19, 2013 | Irish Botany News
The Irish Bryophyte Group welcomes beginners and experts to its field meetings. Joanne Denyer has organised a number of Irish Bryophyte Field Meetings over the winter 2013/2014, to be led by Maurice Eakin, George Smith, Rory Hodd and her good self. All are welcome,...
by sammysquirrel | May 20, 2013 | Irish Botany News
The publication of Sylvia Reynold’s Flora of County Limerick is the third flora the Botanic Gardens has published, Sylvia’s previous catalogue of the Alien plants of Ireland is also available from the Botanic Gardens bookshop....
by sammysquirrel | Nov 2, 2012 | Irish Botany News
The BSBI have appointed Maria Long as their first Irish Officer. Maria will co-ordinating their activities in Ireland, supporting the Vice-county recorder network, as well as promoting other national projects. Maria will be based in the herbarium at the National...
by sammysquirrel | Dec 22, 2011 | Irish Botany News
The Basket Stinkhorn (Clathrus ruber), has been found in a city garden in Sutton. A relative of the more widely known stinkhorn, the spores of this mushroom are dispersed by flies attracted to the smell of rotting carrion it releases. This is an interesting discovery,...
by sammysquirrel | Mar 21, 2011 | Irish Botany News
In addition to the honeybee, Ireland has 20 species of bumblebee and 80 species of solitary bees. Half these species are now in serious decline in Ireland. The Irish Pollinator Initiative is about pooling expertise to tackle the problem and develop positive actions. A...
