Impatiens edgeworthii

Family: Balsaminaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 25-60 cm tall. It grows each year from seed. The stems are erect and branched. The leaves are 4-18 cm long by 1.5-7.5 cm wide. They are narrowly oval and taper to the tip and have teeth along the edge. The flowers are towards the top and are yellow with red streaks towards the throat. They are3-4 cm long. The fruit capsule is 23 cm long and narrow. The seeds are oblong and 3 mm long.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Pakistan

How it is used for food

The seeds are eaten raw. The leaves are boiled in water and then fried.

Edible parts

Seeds, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Benthal, Khanroye

Synonyms

Impatiens chrysantha Hook.f.;