Himalayan Balsam (impatiens glandulifera)
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Himalayan Balsam (impatiens glandulifera)
Image: © Lynne Kirton Taken: 15 Jul 2006
Seen beside the river Trent at Attenborough. Himalayan Balsam was introduced to Europe from the Himalaya in the 19th century. It has now become a widespread and invasive pest along river banks. The long fruit capsules explode violently when ripe, scattering the seeds some distance from the plant.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.892901
Longitude
-1.237448