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Garden Balsam

Impatiens balsamina

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Field Notes

Description:

Tall flowering plant with flowers all over and also bulb-like fruits .. .. the flowers look a bit like orchids

The ripe seed capsules undergo explosive dehiscence

Notes:

Native to Southern Asia in India, Bangladesh and Mayanmar

Species ID Suggestions

garden balsam

Impatiens balsamina

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Comments (1)
Namitha
Beautiful flower. Looks like a balsam plant.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2013

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