Himalayan Balsam
Latin Name: | Impatiens glandulifera |
Manx Name: | Balsym Injinagh |
Season: | June - August |
Locations where this species is found: | |
Port Cornaa Glen Maye Silverburn River River Neb |
This invasive plant has taken over large stretches of the island's riverbanks, especially near Castletown and Glen Maye.
It is also known as "Kiss-me-on-the-mountain", and originates in the Himalayas.
The Manx name for this flower is "Balsym Injinagh", which means "Indian Balsam".
It is also known as "Kiss-me-on-the-mountain", and originates in the Himalayas.
The Manx name for this flower is "Balsym Injinagh", which means "Indian Balsam".