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Himalayan Balsam, Giant Balsam, Grassy Impatiens, Himalayan Impatiens... All these names hide one and the same plant: Impatiens glandulifera. Originally from Kashmir and Nepal, it was introduced into France during the 19th century: quick to grow and spread against all odds, it has adapted very well to the French environment. Perhaps even a little too well, because since the 20th century, this plant has been considered an "invasive" species...

Grassy Impatiens remains a very beautiful plant: look for it near watercourses, in full sun or in areas half-plunged in darkness, if you wish to admire it. You will recognize it by its quite impressive size – it can reach up to two meters high and about sixty centimeters wide – by its serrated leaves and, above all, by its superb flowers, blooming from July to September. They can come in different shades: pink, pale mauve, red...

It should be noted that the "fruits" of this plant are very particular: they form long, striped capsules. When they detach, they release numerous seeds at high speed several meters away, which is why Impatiens glandulifera is a rapidly spreading plant.