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Impatiens balsamina

garden balsam

Other common names
rose balsam
somerset
see morecamphor plant
Synonyms

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Botanical details
Family
Balsaminaceae
Native to the UK
No
Potentially harmful
Genus

Impatiens

Genus description

Impatiens can be annuals or evergreen perennials, with fleshy stems bearing simple, toothed leaves and solitary or clustered, spurred, 5-petalled flowers

Name status

Correct

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