Himalayan Balsam

Yet another plant that is invading the waterways.

 This one escaped from gardens.

The seed pods burst, and fling their seeds huge distances.

 Then they just float downstream...

Today's Flowers

I have finally found out the name of these flowers -

 they are Himalayan balsam,

 a member of the impatiens family.

 They are an annual, but grow to be 6 feet tall.

 To see more flowers, something other than snow and ice, click the icon on the right.