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Impatiens tingens

Family: Balsaminaceae


What it is like

An annual herb. It grows 60 cm tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and taper to both ends. The seed capsules explode when ripe.

There are about 850 Impatiens species. An unresolved name in The Plant List.


Where it is found

It grows between 1,500-3,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Himalayas, India, Northeastern India, Sikkim


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Impatiens racemosa Hook.f. non DC.;