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Pale Touch-me-not (Pale Jewelweed)
Impatiens pallida
This is one of two native species of touch-me-not. The other species, jewelweed, has orange flowers.
Balsam, Touch-me-not
For instant color, plant Impatiens en masse in shade gardens with Ferns and Hostas, or in containers and hanging baskets.
Field Office Guide to Plant Species
Pale Touch-me-not
Impatiens pallida Nutt.
sensitive plant, touch-me-not plant, humble plant, shameful plant (English); amourette herbe, herbe sensible, sensitive, sensitive épineus, mimosa pudique (French); vergonsoza, dormidera, ten vergüenza (Spanish); pinahuixtle, quecupatli (Nahuatl, ...
Small Flower Touch-Me-Not [English]: Impatiens parviflora
Small Flowering Tamarix [English]: Tamarix parviflora
Small Forget-Me-Not [English]: Myosotis laxa
Small Fragrant Bamboo [English]: Chimonocalamus dumosus ...
Jewelweed, spotted touch-me-not (Impatiens capensis)
Job's tears (Coix lacryma-jobi)
Joe Pye weed (Eupatorium purpureum)
Joseph's coat (Amaranthus tricolor)
Judas tree, redbud (Cercis siliquastrum)
Juniper (Juniperus species) ...
Impatiens: Impatiens - also known as Sultana, Touch-me-not, and Busy Lizzie (Impatiens wallerana) - is the best known species, with its mounding habit, long bloom and incredible range of colors.
Luxuriant stands of spotted jewelweed or touch-me-nots (Impatiens capensis) begin flowering in mid-July and continue to blossom until the translucent stems are destroyed by frost.
Himalayan Balsam - Impatiens glandulifera is also known as Poor Man's Orchid, Indian Touch-Me-Not, Pink Peril, Policeman's Helmet, Ornamental Jewelweed.
Impatiens balfourii (Balfour's Touch-me-not)
Impatiens balsamina (Garden Balsam)
Impatiens hawkeri (New Guinea Impatiens)
Impatiens niamniamensis
Impatiens noli-tangere (Touch Me Not, Wild Balsam)
Impatiens oliveri (Poor Man's Rhododendron) ...
The names Impatiens and Touch-Me-Not refer to the seed pods' explosive and abrupt opening of the fruit when touched. I. capensis, commonly known as Jewelweed, is a folk remedy for poison ivy, but there is no scientific proof of its effectiveness.
Similar Species: Pale Touch-me-not, Impatiens pallida is very similar. It has yellowish flowers and is slightly larger in every respect. It has a more northerly range being found only as far south as the mountains of Georgia.
Did you know? Impatiens are also called "Touch-Me-Not's and Snapweed". Why? Because water builds up in the seed walls, and can burst when touched, spraying seeds all over.
Propagation: ...
#282 Impatiens wallerana
Common Names: impatiens, touch-me-not, jewel weed, sultana
Family: Balsaminaceae (balsam or jewelweed Family)
Wallpaper Gallery (4 images) ...
Impatiens balsamina ( Touch-me-not )
Impatiens linearifolia hybrida ( New Guinea Impatiens )
Impatiens niamniamensis ( Congo Cockatoo Impatiens ) ...
Cape honey flower, don't touch me, honey bush, kruidje-roer-my-nie, touch-me-not, tufted honey flower, tufted honey-flower, tufted honeyflower
Family
Melianthaceae ...
Impatiens sp.
Family: Balsaminaceae
Garden Balsam, Touch-me-not, Jewel Weed
Origin: Tropics of Asia and Africa ...
Impatiens are sometimes called Busy Lizzy, Patient Lucy and Touch-Me-Not.
Rush, Three-leaved Rush, Three-lobed Crowfoot, Three-veined Sandwort, Thrift, Thyme Broomrape, Thyme-leaved Sandwort, Thyme-leaved Speedwell, Timothy, Toad Rush, Toothed Medick, Toothed Wintergreen, Toothwort, Tor Grass, Tormentil, Touch-me-not ...
Description:
This is a real heirloom plant that sustains its own history by self-sowing and returning each year. Touch the exploding seed capsules (and defy the alternative common name of Touch-Me-Not)! ...
Hippuris vulgaris, Mare's Tail
Houstonia longifolia, Common Houstonia, a low herb of dry sunny places
Hypericum majus, Common St. Johnswort
Hypericum virginicum, Marsh St. Johnswort
Impatiens spp, Jewelweeds or Touch-me-not ...
 See also: Impatiens, Balsa, Balsam, Green, Orange
  
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