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WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/24/22):
Impatiens glandulifera
FAMILY
Balsaminaceae
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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
4194
Forb
Annual
Habitat: Disturbed areas, per Weakley's Flora
Non-native: Asia
Waif(s)
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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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