Common Mallow

Latin Name:

Malva sylvestris

Manx Name:

lus ny moyl Moirrey

Season:

June - October

Locations where this species is found:
Scarlett Point Ayres Maughold

This variety of mallow can be found in many places on the island, but is especially prevalent near Castletown. It is distict from Tree Mallow by its lack of a hard, woody stem.

Mallow is edible and is used in both food and herbal medicine.

The Manx name for this flower is "lus ny moyl Moirrey".
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