Himalayan balsam on the woodland edge, Coedtal-y-fan
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Himalayan balsam on the woodland edge, Coedtal-y-fan
Image: © Simon Mortimer Taken: 8 Aug 2012
The woodland is on the northern side of the Ogmore Valley, below Craig Tal-y-fan. Himalayan balsam is a non-native invasive species that can form extensive monocultures in moist conditions such as this valley woodland.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.563054
Longitude
-3.551807