Himalayan balsam is from the western Himalayas and ... introduced to the US in the 1800s to control soil erosion. It can grow up to half a meter per day, smothering grasses and other plants ...
An appeal has been made for volunteers to help clear Himalayan Balsam ... because it changes the soil, so not many other plants can grow around it." Hilmalayan Balsam thrives in woodland ...
and soil space meant for native plants. And while the native plants of river ecosystems like this one have deep, ...
In addition, when Himalayan Balsam dies in winter it leaves riverbanks bare and vulnerable to erosion. This can reduce water quality, cause sediment to collect in fish spawning areas and can lead ...