About Sticky Balsam
Sticky Balsam (Impatiens viscosa) 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 margins of shola forests and grasslands key identification features : viscid pubescent herb. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-December. Its conservation status has been assessed as Vulnerable (VU).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Impatiens viscosa
- Genus
- Impatiens
- Family
- BALSAMINACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Margins of shola forests and grasslands Key identification features : Viscid pubescent herb
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-December
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable (VU)
Balsaminaceae
Balsam/Touch-me-not family
Sticky Balsam belongs to the Balsaminaceae family.
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