WILDFLOWERS

BALSAM FAMILY

Himalayan Balsam Impatiens glandulifera is an invasive plant often found near inland water. It was introduced to Britain in 1839 by Victorian plant hunters who liked its beautiful pink flowers and exploding seed pods. Once the pods ripen a simple touch by a person or animal is enough to disperse seeds over many metres. Flowers normally appear from June until October.

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