Marsh Thistle

Latin Name:

Cirsium palustre
Manx Name:

onnane churree
Season:

June - August
Locations where this species is found:
Eary Cushlin, Silverburn River, Ballaugh Curraghs, Archallagan

This species of thistle grows in damp places all over the island. It is taller than other thistles and can be recognised by its clusters of dark purple flowers.

Its Manx name is "onnane churree".
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