The Himalayan Balsam – An Invasive Flower That Spreads by Explosion
Impatiens glandulifera, commonly known as the Himalayan Balsam, is an invasive plant with a very peculiar colonizing system – its seed pods literally explode when touched or otherwise disturbed, shooting the seeds up to 7 meters in every direction. A native of India and Pakistan, the Himalayan Balsam has managed to invade 23 European countries, […]