what would you say this is?

[stephenprudence]

I think I know what it is, but the story behind it makes me want to make sure..

[RozDevon]

Looks like salal, used in floristry.

[stephenprudence]

yes looks like you're right, not what I thought, but it looks like you're right. I found it on heathland near here, looks like someone might have discarded some flowers

[Birmingham Chris]

I'm going with some type of Skimmia......

[Conifers]

Agree with Salal. It is naturalised (and invasive) in some parts of Britain, the seeds are dispersed by birds so can spread a long way. Heathland is the right habitat, too; like most other Ericaceae, it needs acid soil.

[Alexander]

Gaultheria from Western Canada.

Alexander

[Conifers]

Gaultheria from Western Canada.

Alexander

Same thing Salal is the English (originally Chinook native american) name for Gaultheria shallon

[Alexander]

Gaultheria from Western Canada.

Alexander

Same thing Salal is the English (originally Chinook native american) name for Gaultheria shallon

I did not know that. Well G. shallon I new. But not that its an Indian name.

Alexander