Rock Samphire
Latin Name: | Crithmum maritimum |
Manx Name: | lus ny greg |
Season: | June - September |
Locations where this species is found: | |
Scarlett Point Niarbyl Calf Sound |
This plant grows in rocky coastal areas and can be found on many of the island's rocky beaches, though it is relatively uncommon.
Rock samphire is edible and was once very popular as a pickle.
The Manx name for this plant is "lus ny greg", which means "plant of rocks".
Rock samphire is edible and was once very popular as a pickle.
The Manx name for this plant is "lus ny greg", which means "plant of rocks".