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Balsaminaceae
Impatiens

not marked as a favorite taxon *Impatiens balsamina Linnaeus. Common name: Garden Balsam, Rose Balsam. Phenology: Jun-Nov. Habitat: Frequently cultivated, sometimes escaped as a waif or "throw-out". Distribution: Native of s. Asia.

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Origin/Endemic status: E. and se. Asia

Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, C, F, Fl5, FNA13, G, Il, K4, Mi, Mo2, NcTx, NY, Pa, RAB, S, WH3, WV; = n/a — Tat. Basionym: Impatiens balsamina L. 1753

Links to other floras: = Impatiens balsamina - FNA13

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: UPL
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: UPL
  • Great Plains: UPL
  • Midwest: FACU
  • Northcentral & Northeast: UPL

Heliophily ⓘ: 5

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image #1 of Impatiens balsamina© inbetweenbays, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by inbetweenbays source CC-BY | Original Image ⭷ Warning: was NOT research grade.
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