Thy found the favourite modern day food of a honeybee is bramble, whereas in 1952 it was white clover, they have also taken to the invasive Himalayan balsam flower.

Himalayan Balsam flower causes havoc to Britain’s countryside AN alien weed, which grows up to 10ft tall and has invaded large areas of Britain’s countryside, could be wiped out by a fungus.

Invasive plants from other parts of the world such as Japanese knotweed are destroying Britain’s unique mix of flora, say researchers. The knotweed is seen as a ‘super invader’ capable of ...

Impatiens glandulifera, a.k.a. Himalayan balsam, is hugely invasive, outcompeting its native orange cousin, Impatiens capensis or jewelweed. Margaret Bream / toronto star ...

A Himalayan balsam flower, first found in Windham County by a team of researchers from Eastern Connecticut State University in 2020. A study of flora in Windham County has revealed 49 new plant ...

Eventually the fruit will open, splitting into three parts to reveal the seeds inside a sticky, deep red pulp. The vines can grow to over 15 feet long and may flower for up to six months.

A Himalayan flower with pretty pink flowers is threatening to wipe out native species of plants on the Norfolk Broads. 12 July 2010 • 6:22am The pink Himalayan Balsam flower Credit: Photo: ALAMY ...