Wow! That’s amazing. Thank you, Martin. These grow abundantly here in Wales, especially alongside railway tracks, rivers and on waste ground. But it makes sense that they are not natives. So many wild plants were imported over the years, notably Japanese Knotweed which is now regulated as far as movement is concerned because of how prolific it is.
Grandpa's Way 
Beautiful photo and haiku.
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Thank you, Carol. I’m glad you like it.
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Have you been able to identify the beautiful Pink Orchid?
Dave
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Not really. I thought it was the vetch family, but I also saw a similar flower under another name.
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The woods near me are full of these. I’m in South Cambs. Would love to know what they are. They’re beautiful.
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Thank you, Em. I’d like to know, too! I think they could be some form of wild orchid. But I’m not sure.
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This is Indian Balsam, or Policeman’s Helmet
Proper name is Impatiens glandulifera Royle
Not a native species…
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Wow! That’s amazing. Thank you, Martin. These grow abundantly here in Wales, especially alongside railway tracks, rivers and on waste ground. But it makes sense that they are not natives. So many wild plants were imported over the years, notably Japanese Knotweed which is now regulated as far as movement is concerned because of how prolific it is.
The Royal Horticultural Society has a page dedicated to this weed: https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=480
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