Alberta Invasive Plant Identification Guide
Alberta Invasive Plant Identification Guide
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