Pheasant Berry

Latin Name:

Leycesteria formosa

Manx Name:

Ullaagagh Injinagh

Season:

July - August

Locations where this species is found:

Also known as Himalayan Honeysuckle, this plant is native to the himalayas and southwestern China and was first introduced to the British isles in 1824.

Its berries are edible and popular with birds. It has also been used widely in herbal medicine.

Its Manx name is "Ullaagagh Injinagh", which means "Indian honeysuckle".
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