Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
IMPATIENS Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 937. 1753.
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TYPE: Impatiens noli-tangere Linnaeus Lectotypified by Rydberg, in Britton, N. Amer. Fl. 25: 93. 1910.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impatiens capensis | Orange Jewelweed, Orange Touch-me-not, Spotted Touch-me-not | |||
| Impatiens pallida | Yellow Jewelweed, Yellow Touch-me-not, Pale Touch-me-not |
Identification Key
1. Leaf blade margin with 4-8 teeth per side; seed ellipsoidal
1. Leaf blade margin with 10-30 teeth per side; seed ovoid to spheroidal
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2. Petioles 1-5 cm long; leaf blade mostly ovate
2. Petioles 0-1 cm long; leaf blade mostly lanceolate
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3. Leaves alternate; flower plus pedicel <1/2 as long as the subtending leaf
3. Leaves pseudowhorled; flower plus pedicel >1/2 as long as subtending leaf
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||