Common Valerian
Latin Name: | Valeriana officinalis |
Manx Name: | kere lheeannagh |
Season: | June - September |
Locations where this species is found: | |
Glen Maye Port Soderick Archallagan Ballachurry Nature Reserve |
Also known as "all-heal", this plant has many medicinal uses. It is most often used as a sleeping aid and sedative.
Although it shares the same name, common valerian is a completely different species to red valerian.
Its Manx name is "kere lheeannagh", which means "meadow comb".
Although it shares the same name, common valerian is a completely different species to red valerian.
Its Manx name is "kere lheeannagh", which means "meadow comb".