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Mountain avens Dryas octopetala DIOTYLEDONES Family: ROSACEAE A Wild Flower common to the Burren. Mat-forming, evergreen, perennial herb; leaves glossy, dark green above, white below, margins indented; flowers solitary on erect, dark reddish stems covered with dark red glandular hairs; petals 8 or more (this character is very variable), pure white; stamens numerous, yellow. More about the Burren Flowers