Impatiens aquatilis
Family: Balsaminaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows each year from seed. It grows 30-50 cm tall. The nodes are swollen and have a few roots from them. The leaves are alternate and those in the upper part of the stem are crowded. They are pale green underneath. The leaves are narrowly oval and 5-12 cm long by 2-3 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in shaded moist places between 1,500-3,000 m above sea level. It grows in Yunnan in China.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten raw with chilli sauce.
Edible parts
Leaves