Herb Robert

Latin Name:

Geranium robertianum

Manx Name:

crouw yiarg

Season:

April - October

Locations where this species is found:
Silverdale Glen Port St Mary Port Grenaugh Port Soderick Silverburn River Glen Maye Glen Mooar Glen Auldyn Bradda Head Glen Rushen Ballaglass Glen Ballaugh Curraghs Colby Glen Maughold

This flower grows on hedgerows in shady places. Its Manx name is "crouw yiarg".

Herb robert was once used as a painkiller, especially for toothache.

You should be careful if handling this plant, as it can irritate your skin.
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