About Marsh Balsam
Marsh Balsam (Impatiens tomentosa) is a herb belonging to the Balsaminaceae family (Balsam/Touch-me-not family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/whorled simple leaves, cymose/raceme flower clusters, explosive capsule fruit. It is typically found in water logged places. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during June-September. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Impatiens tomentosa
- Genus
- Impatiens
- Family
- BALSAMINACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Water logged places
- Flowering & fruiting
- June-September
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Balsaminaceae
Balsam/Touch-me-not family
Marsh Balsam belongs to the Balsaminaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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