Leycesteria crocothyrsos | Golden Pheasant-Eye| 20_Seeds Orbed Sulphur

Leycesteria crocothyrsos | Golden Pheasant-Eye| 20_Seeds Orbed SulphurThis is Leycesteria crocothyrsos, also known as Golden Leycesteria, Yellow Pheasant Berry, and Golden Pheasant Eye. From early Fall to late Summer this shrub has golden blooms. Many people enjoy this fruit and for some it is a real delicacy. Growing up to 8 feet tall this shrub likes to live in light shade to full shade. USDA Hardiness Zones 10 to 11.

The young seed pods and the leaves are used as vegetables

Did I mention that these are extremely deer resistant

Fun Fact: Datura metel has a long history of use in traditional medicine and rituals due to its psychoactive properties

The fruit can be eaten raw or cooked

The flowers are wonderfully scented and the leaves can be used to make tea

This is Berberis fendleri

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in refreshing agua frescas

Yellow Angled-Sulphur

also known as Red Crossvine

this plant would be at the top of the list

Passionflower