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WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/24/22):
Impatiens glandulifera   FAMILY Balsaminaceae   Go to FSUS key



SYNONYMOUS WITH PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Impatiens glandulifera   FAMILY Balsaminaceae

 

COMMON NAME:
Ornamental Jewelweed, Himalayan Balsam, Himalaya Touch-me-not, Indian Balsam


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WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/24/22):
Impatiens glandulifera   FAMILY Balsaminaceae

SYNONYMOUS WITH PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Impatiens glandulifera   FAMILY Balsaminaceae

 

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4194

Forb
Annual

Habitat: Disturbed areas, per Weakley's Flora

Non-native: Asia

Waif(s)

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Invasive?

This plant may be causing problems in natural areas outside its native range, according to authorities such as:

 

LEAVES:
Simple
Whorled or opposite
Petioles 30-35mm long
Margins serrate

FLOWER:
Summer
Pink-red or red-purple
Bilaterally symmetrical
3 sepals
5 petals
5 stamens
Superior ovary
Bisexual

FRUIT:
Capsule

 

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