Since being introduced to the UK in 1839 the Indian balsam was native to the Himalayan regions. They are very invasive and form dense stands in areas

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Since being introduced to the UK in 1839 the Indian balsam was native to the Himalayan regions. They are very invasive and form dense stands in areas of wetlands and ditches

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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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