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".
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