GIANT HOGWEED Otherwise known as Heracleum mantegazzianum is a large member of the carrot family and is native to Eastern Europe. The plant was introduced to the UK for ornamental purposes and is typically found near watercourses, damp meadows and on waste ground. The plant is a close relative of cow parsley and can easily … Read More »
WHAT IS HIMALAYAN BALSAM? Himalayan Balsam, otherwise known as Impatiens glandulifera is a relative of the busy Lizzie, but has a much more aggressive growth rate, reaching heights of up to 3 meters. This invasive plant was introduced into the UK in 1839 from Northern India and has become problematic especially in riverbank locations. The … Read More »