Wood Avens
Latin Name: | Geum urbanum |
Manx Name: | maghyl keylley |
Season: | May - September |
Locations where this species is found: | |
Port Soderick Glen Maye Chibbanagh |
This plant is common in wooded areas. Its roots are used as a flavouring in soup and beer.
In folklore, wood avens is said to drive away evil spirits as was used as a treatment for poison.
Its Manx name is "maghyl keylley".
In folklore, wood avens is said to drive away evil spirits as was used as a treatment for poison.
Its Manx name is "maghyl keylley".