Identify and Find - Himalayan Balsam

Himalayan Balsam is native to the Himalayas specifically between Kashmir and Uttarakhand.

The plant can grow up to 2m tall and has a small pink flower which has a sweet smell to it. When the seed pods develop, the plant has a unique seed dispersal system as when the pods ripen, they explode, launching the seeds to the ground.

If you would like to find out more about Invasive Species in Scotland or if you would like to report an INNS along your local river, head to the NatureScot website via the link below.

https://www.nature.scot/professional-advice/protected-areas-and-species/protected-species/invasive-non-native-species/identify-and-report-invasive-non-native-species

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