Family: Balsaminaceae
balsam, spotted snap-weed
Kurt Stüber
Botanical Illustration
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Impatiens: Latin for "impatient" referring to explosive action of fruit to disperse seed
Plants: annual forb
Conservation Status: Introduced - escaped
Plants: annual forb
Conservation Status: Introduced - escaped
USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc.
Kurt Stüber
Botanical Illustration
Kurt Stüber
