Himalayan balsam by the River Esk
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Himalayan balsam by the River Esk
Image: © Gordon Brown Taken: 16 Sep 2019
Himalayan balsam ( Impatiens glandulifera ) can reach well over head height and is a major weed problem, especially on riverbanks, as here. It is widespread along this part of the Esk.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.061386
Longitude
-2.946085