Common Centaury
Latin Name: | Centaurium erythraea |
Manx Name: | Keim-Chreest |
Season: | June - September |
Locations where this species is found: | |
Eary Cushlin Ayres |
This plant is fairly uncommon on the island, but can sometimes be found dotted around dry, grassy areas.
Common Centaury is used in herbal medicine as a tea that is high in anti-oxidants.
The Manx name for this flower is "Keim-Chreest", which means "Christ's ladder".
Common Centaury is used in herbal medicine as a tea that is high in anti-oxidants.
The Manx name for this flower is "Keim-Chreest", which means "Christ's ladder".