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Himalayan Balsam (aka Policemans helmet)
Impatiens glandulifera
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Description:
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Facts:
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Introduced as a garden plant in the middle of the 19th century this species is now a common sight on riverbanks throughout the UK. It has an explosive seed head that projects its seed for some distance and is difficult to remove successfully. Its rapid growth which can reach almost two metres shades out many native species. |
Introduced: |
Mid
1800's
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Origin:
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Himalayas
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Location:
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Widespread
in UK particularly on banks of watercourses.
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Status:
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Spreading
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Problems:
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Comments:
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| Crowds out and outcompetes native plants. | |||