Impatiens parviflora explained

Impatiens parviflora (small balsam, or small-flowered touch-me-not) is a species of annual herbaceous plants in the family Balsaminaceae, native to some areas of Eurasia, naturalized elsewhere and found in damp shady places. Impatiens parviflora can grow in sandy, loamy, and clay soils and prefers moist soil.[1]

Ecology

Impatiens parviflora flowers are pollinated by insects.[2]

Uses

Impatiens parviflora has many uses. If cooked, the leaves are completely edible. The seeds can be consumed either raw or cooked. Impatiens parviflora is also used as a treatment for warts, ringworm, and nettle stings. It is also used as a hair rinse to relieve an itchy scalp.

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Notes and References

  1. Elemans, Marjet. Light, nutrients and the growth of herbaceous forest species. Acta Oecologica. 2004. 26. 3. 197–202. 10.1016/j.actao.2004.05.003. 2004AcO....26..197E . 10.1.1.507.8340.
  2. Tavers, S.E.. Temeles, E.J.. I. Pan. The relationship between nectar spur curvature in jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) and pollen removal by hummingbird pollinators. Canadian Journal of Botany. 2003. 81. 2. 164–170. 10.1139/b03-014.