London Pride
Latin Name: | Saxifraga x urbium |
Manx Name: | Mooarane garey |
Season: | May - August |
Locations where this species is found: | |
Silverdale Glen |
This garden escapee is surprisingly common on the island and can be seen in Silverdale Glen, Santon Gorge, St John's and others.
The name "London Pride" comes from the story that this flower rapidly colonized bomb sites during the London Blitz.
The Manx name for this flower is "Mooarane garey", which means "garden saxifrage".
The name "London Pride" comes from the story that this flower rapidly colonized bomb sites during the London Blitz.
The Manx name for this flower is "Mooarane garey", which means "garden saxifrage".