impatiensimpatiens
genusgenusColorful flowering plants known for their unique seed pods that burst open at the slightest touch, dramatically dispersing their seeds. These tender plants thrive in shady conditions and produce abundant blooms in various shapes and colors throughout their growing season.
Etymology
The name 'Impatiens' comes from the Latin word meaning 'impatient,' referring to the plant's explosive seed pods that burst impatiently when touched.
Interesting fact!
When ripe seed pods are touched, they explosively split and curl back, launching seeds up to several feet away - a fascinating mechanism that gave rise to their scientific name.
All species of Impatiens
impatiensBalfourii
Poor man's orchid, Himalayan orchid, Balfour's touch-me-not.
impatiensFlanaganae
Flanagan's impatiens, African busy lizzie, Succulent impatiens.
impatiensArguta
Hardy impatiens, Woodland impatiens, Himalayan touch-me-not.
impatiensRepens
Trailing busy lizzie, Creeping snapweed, White butterfly impatiens.
impatiensNiamniamensis
Parrot impatiens, Congo cockatoo, Parrot flower.
impatiensUsambarensis
Usambara impatiens, Tanzanian touch-me-not, Butterfly impatiens.
impatiensGlandulifera
Himalayan balsam, Ornamental jewelweed, Poor man's orchid.
impatiensHawkeri
New Guinea impatiens, Sun impatiens, Paradise flower.
impatiensBalsamina
Garden balsam, Rose balsam, Touch-me-not.
impatiensNamchabarwensis
Blue diamond impatiens, Himalayan blue impatiens, Color changing impatiens.
impatiensAuricoma
Yellow touch-me-not, Golden impatiens, African queen.
impatiensWalleriana
Busy Lizzie, Patience plant, Sultana.
impatiensTextori
Japanese woodland impatiens, Shade impatiens, Forest touch-me-not.
impatiensSodenii
Poor Man's orchid, Giant impatiens, Giant busy Lizzy.
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