Mar 262019
This is the true, native Irish Wild Garlic. It has clusters of small white star-shaped flowers and wide, straight leaves. It is sometimes confused with the Three-cornered Leek/Garlic which is also very common in Connemara, although it is not native to Ireland. I photographed this plant, in the delightful woodland walk in the Connemara National Park in Letterfrack. It is a sheltered spot and one of the first places where spring flowers can be seen blooming. Later in the spring these woods are literally carpeted with these plants, and the smell of garlic can be overwhelming. The leaves are edible, and make a delicious pesto.
