Wildflowers: What is this flower?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Lisa D'Andrea, Sep 24, 2008.

  1. Lisa D'Andrea

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    I was vacationing in Maine and found this flower blossoming on roadsides along with asters and goldenrods. I don't know what it is
     

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    Himalayan balsam, Impatiens glandulifera.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    A wetland pest in North America.
     
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    Thank you. I thought it looked similar to jewelweed. Couldn't find it in my wildflower books.
     
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