What is this countryside flower ?

[BADGER.BRAD]

It seems pretty common but just wondered what it was ?

 

[Peter123]

Himalayan Balsam.

 

[Pound Coin]

Oooh, I saw some of this at the weekend and wondered what it was. Seems like it is an invasive alien.

 

[Wandering star]

Himalayan Balsam. and the seeds taste great in a salad

 

[simon ess]

Himalayan Balsam.

It's everywhere round here.

Now I know what it is.

Thanks.

 

[Peter123]

It’s great for bees.
Late season food when there is hardly anything else available.

 

[sphexx]

Himalayan Balsam. and the seeds taste great in a salad

If you can catch them

 

[BADGER.BRAD]

Himalayan Balsam.

Thanks Peter, I have heard of it but didn't realize this was it ! there is loads of this everywhere I go ! ( I do a lot of walking with my dogs).

 

[Terrywoodenpic]

Almost impossible to get rid of. and it swamps everything else.