Amphora balsam
Impatiens bicolor

Family: Balsaminaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 1 m tall. The lower part is woody. The leaves are alternate and 8-13 cm long. They are oval and wavy along the edge. The flowers are crowded in the axils of the upper leaves.

There are about 850 Impatiens species. They are herbs with watery stems.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Himalayas, India, Nepal

How it is used for food

The seeds are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Alwa

Synonyms

Impatiens pallens Edgew.; Impatiens umbrosa Edgew.; Probably a synonym of Impatiens bicolor Royle;