Scientific name Balsaminaceae Rank Family | Higher classification Ericales | |
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Similar Touch‑me‑not, Impatiens balsamina, Impatiens walleriana, Impatiens noli‑tangere, Impatiens glandulifera | ||
The Balsaminaceae (commonly known as the Balsam family) are a family of dicotyledonous plants, comprising two genera: Impatiens, which consists of 1000+ species, and Hydrocera, consisting of 1 species. The flowering plants may be annual or perennial. They are found throughout temperate and tropical regions, primarily in Asia and Africa, but also North America and Europe.
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Notable members of the family include jewelweed and busy Lizzie.
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