Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens gladulifera)
Tall, with reddish stems. Leaves oval, with small red teeth on edges, in opposite pairs or in threes. Flowers large, hollow, pink, in a loose cluster at the top of the plant; July-Oct. Pods cylindrical, exploding when ripe.

Just one plant found, near flowerbeds.

Spotters' score: 8

ref: p.146/1

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Himalayan Balsam