Spring Squill
Latin Name: | Scilla verna |
Manx Name: | unnish varrey |
Season: | April - May |
Locations where this species is found: | |
Calf Sound Scarlett Point Port St Mary Glen Maye Groudle Glen Fleshwick Langness Calf of Man |
The appearance of these tiny flowers is a sure sign that spring has arrived at last. Spring squill is found in grassy places by the coast and is a relative of the bluebell.
The Manx name for this flower is "unnish varrey", which means "sea onion".
The Manx name for this flower is "unnish varrey", which means "sea onion".