Silverweed
| Latin Name: | Argentina anserina |
| Manx Name: | Duillag-argid |
| Season: | May - August |
| Locations where this species is found: | |
| Port St Mary Langness Scarlett Point Port Grenaugh Niarbyl Fleshwick Ballaugh Curraghs Clypse and Kerrowdhoo Maughold Ayres | |
This plant is called silverweed because of the silvery sheen on its leaves. In manx, its name is "Duillag-argid" which means "silver leaf".
These can often be found along the coast of the island and can even be found growing on the shore.
The roots of this plant are edible and in the past have been used as food and in herbal medicine.
These can often be found along the coast of the island and can even be found growing on the shore.
The roots of this plant are edible and in the past have been used as food and in herbal medicine.
