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Policeman’s Helmet | Impatiens glandulifera

May contain: flower, plant, geranium, petal, and rose
Photo Credit: Jan Samanek
May contain: grass, plant, leaf, vegetation, amaranthaceae, flower, herbal, and herbs
Photo Credit: Michael Shepherd
May contain: jungle, nature, outdoors, plant, vegetation, herbal, herbs, land, tree, woodland, rainforest, garden, photography, grove, face, head, person, portrait, grass, adult, male, man, field, and leaf
Photo Credit: Jan Samanek
May contain: flower, plant, geranium, petal, and rose
May contain: grass, plant, leaf, vegetation, amaranthaceae, flower, herbal, and herbs
May contain: jungle, nature, outdoors, plant, vegetation, herbal, herbs, land, tree, woodland, rainforest, garden, photography, grove, face, head, person, portrait, grass, adult, male, man, field, and leaf

Annual; stems are hollow and soft green or reddish in color. Oblong, egg-shaped, opposite or whorled leaves with serrated edges. White, pink or purple flowers resemble British policeman’s helmet. Crushed foliage has a strong musty smell.

Plant Details

Habitat NotesWetlands, streams, riparian areas and moist woodland.
Mature Height3-8’