About Whorled-Leaf Balsam
Whorled-Leaf Balsam (Impatiens verticillata) 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 in gravelly beds of streams in evergreen forests key identification features : annual herb with opposite and whorled leaves. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-April.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Impatiens verticillata
- Genus
- Impatiens
- Family
- BALSAMINACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- In gravelly beds of streams in Evergreen forests Key identification features : Annual herb with opposite and whorled leaves
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-April
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Balsaminaceae
Balsam/Touch-me-not family
Whorled-Leaf Balsam belongs to the Balsaminaceae family.
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