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Flora of the Isle of Coll

The Isle of Coll has a large variety of wild flowers, both common and rare to the western isles and the UK. A definitive list could never be complete so here I'll just show an example of what you may see during your visit. Coll specialities include Irish Lady's-tresses, Spotted Rock-rose, Strawberry Clover, Pipewort.........

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Babington's Orache
Atriplex glabriuscula
Praiseach Mhìn Cladaich

Bearberry
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Grainnseag

Bell Heather
Erica cinerea
Fraoch a' Bhadain

Biting Stonecrop
Sedum acre
Gràbhan nan Clach

Bloody Crane's-bill
Geranium sanguineum
Creachlach Dearg

Blue Bell (Native)
Hyacinthoides non-scripta
Bròg na Cuthaig

Blue Water-speedwell
Veronica anagallis-aquatica
Fualachdar

Bog Asphodel
Narthecium ossifragum
Bliochan

Bog Myrtle
Myrica gale
Roid

Bog Pimpernel
Anagallis tenella
Falcair Lèana

Bogbean
Menyanthes trifoliata
Trì-bhileach

Bramble
Rubus fruticosus
Dris

Branched Bur-reed
Sparganium erectum
Seisg Rìgh

Brookweed
Samolus valerandi
Luibh an t-Sruthain

Burdock
Arctium nemorosum
Cliadan

Burnet Rose
Rosa pimpinellifolia
Ròs Beag Bàn na h-Alba

Cleavers
Galium aparine
Garbh-lus

Colt's foot
Tussilago farfara
Cluas Liath

Common Butterwort
Pinguicula vulgaris
Mòthan

Common centaury
Centaurium erythraea
Ceud-bhileach

Common Chickweed
Stellaria media
Fliodh

Common Cornsalad
Valerianella locusta
Leiteis an Uain

Common Cotton-grass
Eriophorum angustifolium
Canach

Common Cow-wheat
Melampyrum pratense
Càraid Bhuidhe

Common Daisy
Bellis perennis
Neòinean

Common Dog-violet
Viola riviniana
Dail-chuach Coitcheann

Common Milkwort
Polygala vulgaris
Lus a' Bhainne

Common Milkwort (white)
Polygala vulgaris
Lus a' Bhainne

Common Mouse-ear
Cerastium fontanum
Cluas luch Choitcheann

Common Scurvy-grass
Cochlearia officinalis
Am Maraiche

Common Sorrel
Rumex acetosa
Samh

Common Stork's Bill
Erodium cicutarium
Gob Corra

Common Twayblade
Neottia ovata
Dà-dhuilleach

Common Vetch
Vicia sativa ssp. segetalis
Peasair Chapaill

Corn Marigold
Glebionis segetum
Buíán

Corn Spurrey
Spergula arvensis
Cluain-lìn

Cowslip
Primula veris
Muisean

Dandelion
Taraxacum sp
Beàrnan-brìde

Danish Scurvy-grass
Cochlearia danica
Carran Danmhairceach

Devil's-bit scabious
Succisa pratensis
Ura-bhallach

Dove's-foot crane's-bill
Geranium molle
Crobh Preachain Mìn

Dune Pansy
Viola tricolor ssp curtisii
Goirmean-searradh nan Coilleag

Early Marsh-orchid
Dactylorhiza incarnata ssp coccinea
Mogairlean Lèana

Early Purple Orchid
Orchis mascula
Moth-ùrach

Early purple orchid
Orchis mascula
Moth-ùrach

English Stonecrop
Sedum anglicum
Biadh an t-Sionnaidh

Eyebright
Euphrasia nemorosa
Nus nan Leac

Field forget-me-not
Myosotis arvensis
Lus Midhe Tràth

Field gentian
Gentianella campestris
Lus a' Chrùbain

Fragrant Orchid
Gymnadenia conopsea
Lus Taghti

Frog Orchid
Dactylorhiza viridis
Mogairlean Losgainn

Frosted Orache
Atriplex laciniata
Praiseach Mhìn Airgeadach

Germander Speedwell
Veronica chamaedrys
Nuallach

Gorse
Ulex europaeus
Conasg

Grass of Parnassus
Parnassia palustris
Fionnan Geal

Great Sundew
Drosera anglica
Lus a' Ghadmainn

Greater stitchwort
Stellaria holostea
Tùrsach

Hairy bitter-cress
Cardamine hirsuta
Searbh-bhiolaire Ghiobach

Hare's-tail Cottongrass
Eriophorum vaginatum
Sìoda Mondaidh

Harebell
Campanula rotundifolia
Currag Cuthaige

Hawthorn
Crataegus monogyn
Sgìtheach

Heath dog-violet
Viola canina
Dail-chuach Coitcheann

Heath Milkwort
Polygala serpyllifolia
Siabann nam Bansìdh

Heath Speedwell
Veronica officinalis
Trom-bhòd

Heath Spotted-orchid
Dactylorhiza maculata
Mogairlean Mointich

Hogweed
Heracleum sphondylium
Odharan

Honeysuckle
Lonicera periclymenum
Lus na Meala

Hop trefoil
Trifolium campestre
Seamrag Bhuidhe

Irish Lady's-tresses
Spiranthes romanzoffiana
Mogairlean Bachlan Ban

Ivy
Hedera helix
Iadh-shlat

Knotted pearlwort
Sagina nodosa
Mungan Snimte

Lady's Bedstraw
Galium verum
Lus an Leasaich

Lady's Smock or cuckooflower
Cardamine pratensis
Flùr na Cuthaig

Lady's-mantle
Alchemilla mollis
Fallaing Moire

Lesser Butterfly-orchid
Platanthera bifolia
Mogailean an Dealain-dè Beag

Lesser Celandine
Ranunculus ficaria
Searragaich

Lesser Meadow rue
Thalictrum minus
Rù Beag

Lesser skullcap
Scutellaria minor
cochall bearg

Lesser spearwort
Ranunculus flammula
Glaisean

Long-knecked Poppy
Papaver dubium
Crom-lus Fadcheannach

Lousewort
Pedicularis sylvatica
Lus Riabhach Mondaidh

Machair
Machair
Machair

Mare's-tails
Hippuris Vulgaris
Earball Capaill

Marram grass
Ammophila arenaria
Muran

Marsh arrowgrass
Triglochin palustris
Barr a' Mhilltich Lèana

Marsh cinquefoil
Potentilla palustris
Còig-bhileach Uisge

Marsh Marigold
Caltha palustris
Lus Buidhe Bealltainn

Marsh Pennywort
Hydrocotyle vulgaris
Lus na Peighinn

Marsh ragwort
Senecio aquaticus
Caoibhreachan

Marsh Speedwell
Veronica scutellata
Lus-crè Lèana

Marsh St. John's wort
Hypericum elodes
Meas an Tuire Coille

Marsh thistle
Cirsium palustre
Cluaran lèana

Marsh Willowherb
Epilobium palustre
Seileachan Lèana

Marsh-bedstraw
Galium palustre
Màdar Lèana

Meadow Vetchling
Lathyrus pratensis
Peasair Bhuidhe

Meadowsweet
Filipendula ulmaria
Cneas Chù Chulainn

Montbretia
Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora
Fochann Innseanach

Mossy Saxifrage
Saxifraga hypnoides
Clach-bhriseach Còinnich

Mountain Everlasting
Antennaria dioica
Spòg Cait

Northern Marsh-orchid
Dactylorhiza purpurella
Mogairlean Purpaidh

Oblong-leaved sundew
Drosera intermedia
Dealt Rhaidhe

Oxeye Daisy
Leucanthemum vulgare
Neòinean

Pale Butterwort
Pinguicula lusitanica
Mòthan Beag Bàn

Persian Speedwell
Veronica persica
Lus-crè Gàrraidh

Pineappleweed
Matricaria discoidea
Lus Anainn

Pipewort
Eriocaulon aquaticum
Pìoban Uisge

Prickly Saltwort
Salsola kali
Lus an t-Salainn

Primrose
Primula vulgaris
Sòbhrach

Prostrate juniper
Juniperus communis subsp nana.
Aiteann

Purple Flag Iris
Iris germanica
Unknown

Purple Loosestrife
Lythrum salicaria
Lus na Sìochaint

Pyramidal Orchid
Anacamptis pyramidalis
Mogailean nan Coilleag

Ragged-robin
Lychnis flos-cuculi
Caorag Lèana

Ragged-robin (white form)
Lychnis flos-cuculi
Caorag Lèana

Ragwort
Jacobaea vulgaris
Buaghallan

Ray's Knotgrass
Polygonum oxyspermum
Gùineach na Tràighe

Red Clover
Trifolium pratense
Seamrag Dhearg

Redshank
Persicaria maculosa
Glùineach Dhearg

Reed
Phragmites australis
Cuilc

Rock Samphire
Crithmum maritimum
Saimbhir

Round-leaved or common Sundew
Drosera rotundifolia
Lus na Fèarnaich

Round-leaved or common Sundew - tiny flower head
Drosera rotundifolia
Lus na Fèarnaich

Round-leaved or common Sundew -flowering
Drosera rotundifolia
Lus na Fèarnaich

Rue-leaved saxifrage
Saxifraga tridactylites
Clach-bhriseach na Machrach

Scarlet Pimpernel
Anagallis arvensis
Falcair Sgàrlaid

Sea Bindweed
Calystegia soldanella
Flur á Phrionnsa

Sea Campion
Silene uniflora
Coirean na Mara

Sea Holly
Eryngium maritimum
Cuileann Tràgha

Sea Mayweed
Tripleurospermum maritimum
Buidheag na Mara

Sea Milkwort
Glaux maritima
Lus na Saillteachd

Sea sandwort
Honckenya peploides
Lus a' Ghoill

Sea tangle balls

Bàlaichean tangle mara

Selfheal
Prunella vulgaris
Dubhan Ceann-chòsach

Shepherd's Purse
Capsella bursa-pastoris
An Sporan

Silverweed
Potentilla anserina
Brisgean

Slender St. John's-wort
Hypericum pulchrum
Lus na Maighdinn Moire

Snowdrop
Galanthus nivalis
Gealag-làir

Spear Thistle
Cirsium vulgare
Cluaran Deilgneach

Spotted Rock-rose
Tuberaria guttata ssp breweri
Grianros breac

Spring Squill
Scilla verna
Lear-uinnean

Star of Bethlehem
Ornithogalum angustifolium
Reulag Bhetlèhem

Strawberry Clover
Trifolium fragiferum
Seamrag Mhogalach

Thread-leaved water-crowfoot
Ranunculus trichophyllus
Lìon na h-Aibhne

Thrift
Armeria maritima
Nèoinean Cladaich

Thyme-leaved sandwort
Arenaria serpyllifolia subsp. serpyllifolia
Lus nan Naoi Alt Tìomach

Tormentil
Potentilla erecta
Cairt Lair

Tufted Forget-me-not
Myosotis laxa
Lus Midhe Dosach

Tufted Vetch
Vicia cracca
Peasair nan Luch

Tutsan
Hypericum androsaemum
Caora Caothaich

Water forget-me-not
Myosotis scorpioides
Cotharach

Water Lobelia
Lobelia dortmanna
Flùr an Lochain

Water Mint
Mentha aquatica
Meannt an Arbhair

White Clover
Trifolium repens
Seamrag Bhàn

White water lily
Nymphaea alba
Duilleag-bhàite Bhàn

Wild angelica
Angelica sylvestris
Meacan Righ Faidhain

Wild Carrot
Daucus carota
Curran Fiadhain

Wild Thyme
Thymus serpyllum
Lus Teangaan Daimh

Wild Watercress
Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum
Biolair Uisge

Willow
Salix sp
Seileach

Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
Earr-thàlmainn

Yellow flag iris
Iris pseudacorus
Seileasdair

Yellow flag iris seed pods
Iris pseudacorus
Seileasdair

Yellow Rattle
Rhinanthus minor
Modhalan Buidhe

Listing of flora images

Common name	Latin	Gaelic
Babington's Orache	Atriplex glabriuscula	Praiseach Mhìn Cladaich
Bearberry	Arctostaphylos uva-ursi	Grainnseag
Bell Heather	Erica cinerea	Fraoch a' Bhadain
Biting Stonecrop	Sedum acre	Gràbhan nan Clach
Bloody Crane's-bill	Geranium sanguineum	Creachlach Dearg
Blue Bell (Native)	Hyacinthoides non-scripta	Bròg na Cuthaig
Blue Water-speedwell	Veronica anagallis-aquatica	Fualachdar
Bog Asphodel	Narthecium ossifragum	Bliochan
Bog Myrtle	Myrica gale	Roid
Bog Pimpernel	Anagallis tenella	Falcair Lèana
Bogbean	Menyanthes trifoliata	Trì-bhileach
Bramble	Rubus fruticosus	Dris
Branched Bur-reed	Sparganium erectum	Seisg Rìgh
Brookweed	Samolus valerandi	Luibh an t-Sruthain
Burdock	Arctium nemorosum	Cliadan
Burnet Rose	Rosa pimpinellifolia	Ròs Beag Bàn na h-Alba
Cleavers	Galium aparine	Garbh-lus
Colt's foot	Tussilago farfara	Cluas Liath
Common Butterwort	Pinguicula vulgaris	Mòthan
Common centaury	Centaurium erythraea	Ceud-bhileach
Common Chickweed	Stellaria media	Fliodh
Common Cornsalad	Valerianella locusta	Leiteis an Uain
Common Cotton-grass	Eriophorum angustifolium	Canach
Common Cow-wheat	Melampyrum pratense	Càraid Bhuidhe
Common Daisy	Bellis perennis	Neòinean
Common Dog-violet	Viola riviniana	Dail-chuach Coitcheann
Common Milkwort	Polygala vulgaris	Lus a' Bhainne
Common Milkwort (white)	Polygala vulgaris	Lus a' Bhainne
Common Mouse-ear	Cerastium fontanum	Cluas luch Choitcheann
Common Scurvy-grass	Cochlearia officinalis	Am Maraiche
Common Sorrel	Rumex acetosa	Samh
Common Stork's Bill	Erodium cicutarium	Gob Corra
Common Twayblade	Neottia ovata	Dà-dhuilleach
Common Vetch	Vicia sativa ssp. segetalis	Peasair Chapaill
Corn Marigold	Glebionis segetum	Buíán
Corn Spurrey	Spergula arvensis	Cluain-lìn
Cowslip	Primula veris	Muisean
Dandelion	Taraxacum sp	Beàrnan-brìde
Danish Scurvy-grass	Cochlearia danica	Carran Danmhairceach
Devil's-bit scabious	Succisa pratensis	Ura-bhallach
Dove's-foot crane's-bill	Geranium molle	Crobh Preachain Mìn
Dune Pansy	Viola tricolor ssp curtisii	Goirmean-searradh nan Coilleag
Early Marsh-orchid	Dactylorhiza incarnata ssp coccinea	Mogairlean Lèana
Early Purple Orchid	Orchis mascula	Moth-ùrach
English Stonecrop	Sedum anglicum	Biadh an t-Sionnaidh
Eyebright	Euphrasia nemorosa	Nus nan Leac
Field forget-me-not	Myosotis arvensis	Lus Midhe Tràth
Field gentian	Gentianella campestris	Lus a' Chrùbain
Fragrant Orchid	Gymnadenia conopsea	Lus Taghti
Frog Orchid	Dactylorhiza viridis	Mogairlean Losgainn
Frosted Orache	Atriplex laciniata	Praiseach Mhìn Airgeadach
Germander Speedwell	Veronica chamaedrys	Nuallach
Gorse	Ulex europaeus	Conasg
Grass of Parnassus	Parnassia palustris	Fionnan Geal
Great Sundew	Drosera anglica	Lus a' Ghadmainn
Greater stitchwort	Stellaria holostea	Tùrsach
Hairy bitter-cress	Cardamine hirsuta	Searbh-bhiolaire Ghiobach
Hare's-tail Cottongrass	Eriophorum vaginatum	Sìoda Mondaidh
Harebell	Campanula rotundifolia	Currag Cuthaige
Hawthorn	Crataegus monogyn	Sgìtheach
Heath dog-violet	Viola canina	Dail-chuach Coitcheann
Heath Milkwort	Polygala serpyllifolia	Siabann nam Bansìdh
Heath Speedwell	Veronica officinalis	Trom-bhòd
Heath Spotted-orchid	Dactylorhiza maculata	Mogairlean Mointich
Hogweed	Heracleum sphondylium	Odharan
Honeysuckle	Lonicera periclymenum	Lus na Meala
Hop trefoil	Trifolium campestre	Seamrag Bhuidhe
Irish Lady's-tresses	Spiranthes romanzoffiana	Mogairlean Bachlan Ban
Ivy	Hedera helix	Iadh-shlat
Knotted pearlwort	Sagina nodosa	Mungan Snimte
Lady's Bedstraw	Galium verum	Lus an Leasaich
Lady's Smock or cuckooflower	Cardamine pratensis	Flùr na Cuthaig
Lady's-mantle	Alchemilla mollis	Fallaing Moire
Lesser Butterfly-orchid	Platanthera bifolia	Mogailean an Dealain-dè Beag
Lesser Celandine	Ranunculus ficaria	Searragaich
Lesser Meadow rue	Thalictrum minus	Rù Beag
Lesser skullcap	Scutellaria minor	cochall bearg
Lesser spearwort	Ranunculus flammula	Glaisean
Long-knecked Poppy	Papaver dubium	Crom-lus Fadcheannach
Lousewort	Pedicularis sylvatica	Lus Riabhach Mondaidh
Machair	Machair	Machair
Mare's-tails	Hippuris Vulgaris	Earball Capaill
Marram grass	Ammophila arenaria	Muran
Marsh arrowgrass	Triglochin palustris	Barr a' Mhilltich Lèana
Marsh cinquefoil	Potentilla palustris	Còig-bhileach Uisge
Marsh Marigold	Caltha palustris	Lus Buidhe Bealltainn
Marsh Pennywort	Hydrocotyle vulgaris	Lus na Peighinn
Marsh ragwort	Senecio aquaticus	Caoibhreachan
Marsh Speedwell	Veronica scutellata	Lus-crè Lèana
Marsh St. John's wort	Hypericum elodes	Meas an Tuire Coille
Marsh thistle	Cirsium palustre	Cluaran lèana
Marsh Willowherb	Epilobium palustre	Seileachan Lèana
Marsh-bedstraw	Galium palustre	Màdar Lèana
Meadow Vetchling	Lathyrus pratensis	Peasair Bhuidhe
Meadowsweet	Filipendula ulmaria	Cneas Chù Chulainn
Montbretia	Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora	Fochann Innseanach
Mossy Saxifrage	Saxifraga hypnoides	Clach-bhriseach Còinnich
Mountain Everlasting	Antennaria dioica	Spòg Cait
Northern Marsh-orchid	Dactylorhiza purpurella	Mogairlean Purpaidh
Oblong-leaved sundew	Drosera intermedia	Dealt Rhaidhe
Oxeye Daisy	Leucanthemum vulgare	Neòinean
Pale Butterwort	Pinguicula lusitanica	Mòthan Beag Bàn
Persian Speedwell	Veronica persica	Lus-crè Gàrraidh
Pineappleweed	Matricaria discoidea	Lus Anainn
Pipewort	Eriocaulon aquaticum	Pìoban Uisge
Prickly Saltwort	Salsola kali	Lus an t-Salainn
Primrose	Primula vulgaris	Sòbhrach
Prostrate juniper	Juniperus communis subsp nana.	Aiteann
Purple Flag Iris	Iris germanica	Unknown
Purple Loosestrife	Lythrum salicaria	Lus na Sìochaint
Pyramidal Orchid	Anacamptis pyramidalis	Mogailean nan Coilleag
Ragged-robin	Lychnis flos-cuculi	Caorag Lèana
Ragged-robin (white form)	Lychnis flos-cuculi	Caorag Lèana
Ragwort	Jacobaea vulgaris	Buaghallan
Ray's Knotgrass	Polygonum oxyspermum	Gùineach na Tràighe
Red Clover	Trifolium pratense	Seamrag Dhearg
Redshank	Persicaria maculosa	Glùineach Dhearg
Reed	Phragmites australis	Cuilc
Rock Samphire	Crithmum maritimum	Saimbhir
Round-leaved or common Sundew	Drosera rotundifolia	Lus na Fèarnaich
Round-leaved or common Sundew - tiny flower head	Drosera rotundifolia	Lus na Fèarnaich
Round-leaved or common Sundew -flowering	Drosera rotundifolia	Lus na Fèarnaich
Rue-leaved saxifrage	Saxifraga tridactylites	Clach-bhriseach na Machrach
Scarlet Pimpernel	Anagallis arvensis	Falcair Sgàrlaid
Sea Bindweed	Calystegia soldanella	Flur á Phrionnsa
Sea Campion	Silene uniflora	Coirean na Mara
Sea Holly	Eryngium maritimum	Cuileann Tràgha
Sea Mayweed	Tripleurospermum maritimum	Buidheag na Mara
Sea Milkwort	Glaux maritima	Lus na Saillteachd
Sea sandwort	Honckenya peploides	Lus a' Ghoill
Sea tangle balls		Bàlaichean tangle mara
Selfheal	Prunella vulgaris	Dubhan Ceann-chòsach
Shepherd's Purse	Capsella bursa-pastoris	An Sporan
Silverweed	Potentilla anserina	Brisgean
Slender St. John's-wort	Hypericum pulchrum	Lus na Maighdinn Moire
Snowdrop	Galanthus nivalis	Gealag-làir
Spear Thistle	Cirsium vulgare	Cluaran Deilgneach
Spotted Rock-rose	Tuberaria guttata ssp breweri	Grianros breac
Spring Squill	Scilla verna	Lear-uinnean
Star of Bethlehem	Ornithogalum angustifolium	Reulag Bhetlèhem
Strawberry Clover	Trifolium fragiferum	Seamrag Mhogalach
Thread-leaved water-crowfoot	Ranunculus trichophyllus	Lìon na h-Aibhne
Thrift	Armeria maritima	Nèoinean Cladaich
Thyme-leaved sandwort	Arenaria serpyllifolia subsp. serpyllifolia	Lus nan Naoi Alt Tìomach
Tormentil	Potentilla erecta	Cairt Lair
Tufted Forget-me-not	Myosotis laxa	Lus Midhe Dosach
Tufted Vetch	Vicia cracca	Peasair nan Luch
Tutsan	Hypericum androsaemum	Caora Caothaich
Water forget-me-not	Myosotis scorpioides	Cotharach
Water Lobelia	Lobelia dortmanna	Flùr an Lochain
Water Mint	Mentha aquatica	Meannt an Arbhair
White Clover	Trifolium repens	Seamrag Bhàn
White water lily	Nymphaea alba	Duilleag-bhàite Bhàn
Wild angelica	Angelica sylvestris	Meacan Righ Faidhain
Wild Carrot	Daucus carota	Curran Fiadhain
Wild Thyme	Thymus serpyllum	Lus Teangaan Daimh
Wild Watercress	Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum	Biolair Uisge
Willow	Salix sp	Seileach
Yarrow	Achillea millefolium	Earr-thàlmainn
Yellow flag iris	Iris pseudacorus	Seileasdair
Yellow flag iris seed pods	Iris pseudacorus	Seileasdair
Yellow Rattle	Rhinanthus minor	Modhalan Buidhe