Molucella

Moluccella laevis is commonly known as ‘bells of Ireland’, it represents the part of the Labiatae family. It has tall stalks of uncommon, cup-like leaves, usually mistaken for petals. The bloom's petals occur inside the leaves and are frequently invisible. Its stems are coated with miniature thorns. Having origin of western Asia, the genus Moluccella got its name from the Indonesian Molucca Islands. They were once mistakenly considered the plant's native land.

The flower is available at any season of the year in the shades of pale to medium green. The cut bloom will enjoy the vase life for 7-10 days.

As it was mentioned the only relation of this flower to Ireland is in its name. However molucella is frequently used in designs and floral arrangements on the occasion of St. Patrick's Day arrangements.

It is believed that if to hold the plant at home it will bring good forune.