Common Butterbur
Latin Name: | Petasites Hybridus |
Manx Name: | gallan mooar |
Season: | March - May |
Locations where this species is found: | |
Silverburn River |
This flower grows along the banks of the Silverburn river. Unusually, this plant flowers before developing leaves, a trait referenced by one of its older names: "Lagwort".
The large, broad leaves of this plant were once used to wrap butter.
Its Manx name is "gallan mooar".
The large, broad leaves of this plant were once used to wrap butter.
Its Manx name is "gallan mooar".