Impatiens radiata

Family: Balsaminaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 80 cm tall. It has several branches. The leaves are alternate. They are 6-14 cm long by 2-6 cm wide. The flowers are pale purple to yellow. The fruit is a narrow capsule. The seeds are small and oval.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Tibet

How it is used for food

The fruit and seeds are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cho-mus-reng

Synonyms

Impatiens centiflora H. Lev.;