UK Seas

Discover the wonderful sea creatures that inhabit the UK seas and shores

UK seas is a guide to the fauna and flora found around UK coasts. While the majority of species are marine, some species are included that are regularly encountered on land by the coast, so you’ll find descriptions of non-marine species such as reptiles, amphibians, insects and plants as well.

Isle of Man cabbage

Coincya monensis subsp. monensis

Type

Plants

Description

A tall and narrow plant, with a yellow flower that looks rather like a wild mustard and other brassicas.

Only found at a known 22 sites around the UK, mostly in the North West.

Location

On sand dunes, near trampled paths.

Habitat

Onland