Wood Sage
Latin Name: | Teucrium scorodonia |
Manx Name: | creaghlaght |
Season: | July - September |
Locations where this species is found: | |
Glen Maye Chibbanagh Niarbyl Fleshwick Glen Mooar Glen Auldyn Groudle Glen Clypse and Kerrowdhoo Glen Rushen Maughold Ballaugh Curraghs Calf of Man |
True to its name, this plant grows in wooded areas. It is particularly abundant at Glen Maye.
In the past, wood sage was used to flavour beer as it has very similar properties to hops.
Its Manx name is "creaghlaght".
In the past, wood sage was used to flavour beer as it has very similar properties to hops.
Its Manx name is "creaghlaght".