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Alberta Invasive Plant Identification Guide

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Balsam, Himalayan<br />

Impatiens glandulifera, Balsaminaceae (Impatiens family)<br />

Category: Prohibited Noxious<br />

• Information: Originally from India, introduced as an ornamental, other<br />

names include Policeman's Helmet, Impatiens, Touch-me-not. Is a weed of<br />

concern because of potential impacts on riparian areas.<br />

• Life Cycle: Annual.<br />

Ron Bartholow, Wheatland County Tom Heutte, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org<br />

• Root: Shallow and fibrous.<br />

• Leaves: Simple, oblong, large, serrated edge, oppositely arranged on the<br />

stem.<br />

• Stems: Large, hollow, 4 sided, grows up to 120cm.<br />

• Flower: Showy, irregular, pink-purple-white, 5 petals.<br />

• Seed/Fruits: Pods are explosive when ripe, seeds can shoot up to10m,<br />

and can float.<br />

• Control: Do not plant, easily pulled by hand.<br />

Ron Bartholow, Wheatland County<br />

Wheatland County<br />

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Ron Bartholow, Wheatland County

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