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Hardy impatiens (Impatiens omeiana)

Description

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'.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Ericales

            • Family: Balsaminaceae

              • Genus: Impatiens