On Mon, 25 Jul 2005 19:50:34 +0100, "Capt T"
wrote:

Can anyone help with a mystery plant that appeared this year without
warning. I have published a picture on..
www.mandeg.blogspot.com

Himalayan balsam. Lots of common names.
http://www.agf.gov.bc.ca/cropprot/weedguid/hbalsam2.htm (lots of sites
too!)
Considered a weed of river banks. Explosive seed pods, great fun for
children.

Quite an attractive plant but a bit prone to blackfly..

Thanks for anyhelp.



Pam in Bristol