Bhenda ghans, Masino ratanaulo
Impatiens puberula

Family: Balsaminaceae

What it is like

A hairy herb. It grows each year from seed. It grows 30-60 cm tall. The leaves are alternate. They are oval to sword shaped and taper to the point. They have rounded teeth along the edge. They are hairy on both surfaces. The flowers occur singly. They are purple and have a long spur. The spur curves inwards.

There are about 850 Impatiens species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Nepal the plants grow between 1500-2700 m altitude. They grow in moist, shady places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Tibet

How it is used for food

Seeds are pickled.

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Impatiens hispidula Benth.; Impatiens mollis Wall.;