Common Centaury
| Latin Name: | Centaurium erythraea |
| Manx Name: | Keim-Chreest |
| Season: | June - September |
| Locations where this species is found: | |
| Eary Cushlin Ayres | |
This plant is fairly uncommon on the island, but can sometimes be found dotted around dry, grassy areas.
Common Centaury is used in herbal medicine as a tea that is high in anti-oxidants.
The Manx name for this flower is "Keim-Chreest", which means "Christ's ladder".
Common Centaury is used in herbal medicine as a tea that is high in anti-oxidants.
The Manx name for this flower is "Keim-Chreest", which means "Christ's ladder".
