BURREN

The Burren's name finds it's origin in the Gaelic place name An Bhoireann which appropriately means " a place of rock ". The Burren is home to a rare and precious landform called karst. Karst is a landscape where the rock (usually though not always limestone) has been exposed to the atmosphere and is being chemically dissolved by rainwater. The Burren is home to 18,000 hectares (45,000 acres) of limestone pavement - one of Europe's most distinctive landscapes. The region is of real international significance for its geology. The botany of The Burren is also notable for it's stunning abundance of flowers and the unique combination of plants from different habitats and climate zones co-mingling together. The peak blooming season in May and June draws a significant number of visitors who come to appreciate the Arctic / Alpine / Mediterranean floral medley that is a unique facet of The Burren... The Burren is also an exceedingly rich cultural landscape. There are approximately 2,000..

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Primary location: St. Clair Shores United States