Beautiful to behold, but highly invasive, non-native Russell lupins (Lupinus polyphyllus) fill a river valley in New Zealand with acres of purple and pink blossoms

Beautiful to behold, but highly invasive, acres of purple and pink blossoms of non-native Russell lupins (Lupinus polyphyllus) create a colorful scene along the river in the Eglinton Valley in New Zealand

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