Himalayan Balsam Impatiens glandulifera Close up Shot CAnon Macro 100 mm also known as Indian Balsam or Policeman's Helmet

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It typically grows to 1 to 2 m high, with a soft green or red-tinged stem, and lanceolate leaves 5–23 cm long. The crushed foliage has a strong musty smell. The flowers are pink, with a hooded shape, 3–4 cm tall and 2 cm broad; the flower shape has been compared to a policeman's helmet, giving rise to the alternative common name Policeman's Helmet. This purple flower depicted also comes in white and pinK forms the hood can be seen here

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Size: 3366px × 5050px
Location: Yorkshire United Kingdom
Photo credit: © Wild Life Ranger / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: balsam, balsaminaceae, botany, flower, flowers, glandulifera, helmet, himalayan, impatiens, indian, invasive, nature, plant, policeman