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East himalayan balsam (Impatiens arguta)

Description

Impatiens arguta is a plant of the family of Balsaminacee widespread in China, Bhutan, India, Nepal and Myanmar. Like all the congeners, the seeds are contained in a case that explodes when ripe. The I. witty stands out from other Impatiens for the unusual blue color of its flowers.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Ericales

            • Family: Balsaminaceae

              • Genus: Impatiens