Creeping Thistle

Latin Name:

Cirsium arvense
Manx Name:

onnane vagheragh
Season:

June - September
Locations where this species is found:
Silverburn River

Probably the most common thistle species on the island. Like other thistles, it is considered an injurious weed that should not be allowed to spread.

This plant's Manx name is "onnane vagheragh", which means "field thistle".
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