Kingdom Plantae Family Balsaminaceae Scientific name Impatiens omeiana Rank Species | Order Ericales Genus Impatiens Higher classification Touch-me-not | |
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Similar Touch‑me‑not, Balsaminaceae, Impatiens namchabarwensis, Impatiens morsei, Impatiens sodenii | ||
Impatiens omeiana is a species of flowering plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It is endemic to China, where it occurs in Sichuan.
The wild plant is rhizomatous, growing up to half a meter tall, with large, yellow flowers.
It is grown in cultivation as an ornamental plant. One common name is hardy impatiens. Cultivars include 'Eco Hardy' and 'Ice Storm'.
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