Question: I found this plant along the Androscoggin River in Leeds, Maine. It was growing in a large patch in a …
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Question
I found this plant along the Androscoggin River in Leeds, Maine. It was growing in a large patch in a disturbed area. The bumble bees were all over it, going inside the flower to forage.
Answer
Dear firstlight, your plant is Impatiens glandulifera (Himalaya touch-me-not), a non-native herb originating is Asia. It is very striking and quite beautiful, but can be very aggressive and is capable of displacing other plants. If you have the time, I would appreciate learning the location of this plant (feel free to email me ahaines[at]newenglandwild.org). Best wishes.
