Fringe Cups

Latin Name:

Tellima grandiflora

Manx Name:

Season:

May - June

Locations where this species is found:
South Barrule

This plant is native to North America but has become naturalized in Britain.

Fringe Cups were used as herbal medicine by Native American tribes and have been shown to have antiviral properties.

Rare on the island, this plant prefers a damp woodland habitat.
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