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Quiz: Which Irish flower is this?

The Taoiseach said this week that he plans to bring a proposal to Cabinet to form a citizens’ assembly on biodiversity “shortly”.

SPRING HAS SPRUNG (depending on which calendar you ask).

It’s the time of year when new flowers start to bloom. For environmentalists, it’s another reminder of the nature that needs to be protected. 

As the climate crisis worsens, a rapidly increasing number of plant (and animal) species are becoming extinct.

It’s nearly three years since Ireland declared a climate and biodiversity emergency.

The Taoiseach said this week that he plans to bring a proposal to Cabinet to form a citizens’ assembly on biodiversity “shortly”. 

In the spirit of biodiversity, can you identify these flowers that grow in Ireland?

What’s this flower called?
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Wild clary
Bog raspberry

Marguerite daisy
Rock rose
How about this one?
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Cowslips
Gardenia

Hyacinth
Magnolia
This one’s a bit too easy. You know it’s a buttercup - what’s it called in Irish?
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Bláth Bonn
Chupa Im

Coirean Coilleach
Fearbán Féir
What kind of insect is this orchid named for?
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Bee
Butterfly
You might know this plant by one (or both) of its two names. It’s called Woody Nightshade, and what else?
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Sweetberry
Bluebutter

Bittersweet
Smoky citric
This is an aster - but what’s it’s full name?
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Moon aster
Star aster

Tree aster
Sea aster
You might think it’s pink, but what colour is this campion called?
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Pink. Has to be.
Red

Purple
Orange
What about this clover?
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Violet
Red again

Fuschia
Surely it’s pink this time
Can you guess this flower’s name?
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Calendula officinalis
Winter jasmine

Tiger lily
Marsh cinquefoil
Last one - what’s this called?
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Blackthorn
Tulip

Hydrangea
Snapdragon
Answer all the questions to see your result!
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You scored out of !
You're this daisy
Not your best
Share your result:
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You scored out of !
You're this sunflower
Smile!
Share your result:
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You scored out of !
Rose
You're the belle of the ball - or the garden
Share your result:

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