Red Campion
Silene dioica |
Blaa ny Ferrishin |
May - September |
Port St Mary, Glen Maye, Ballaugh Curraghs, Silverburn River, Ballaglass Glen, Glen Mooar, Glen Rushen, Slieau Whallian, Clypse and Kerrowdhoo, Chibbanagh, River Neb, Fleshwick, Ballannette, Conrhenny Plantation, Calf of Man
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These flowers can be found in hedgerows all over the island.
The Manx name of this flower is "Blaa ny Ferrishin", which means "Fairy Flower". These are said to be the favourite flower of fairies and it is considered unlucky to pick them.