small flower touch-me-not
(Impatiens parviflora)
This species is Introduced in the United States
Appearance
Impatiens parviflora is an annual herb that can grow from 7.9 to 39.4 in. (20-100 cm) tall.
Foliage
The leaves are alternate, simple, green and ovate. They are 2 to 4.7 in. (5-12 cm) long with serrated edges and have 20 to 35 teeth on each side.
Flowers
The flowers are 0.4 to 0.6 in. (10-15 mm) long, and pale yellow with red spots with 5 petals and are found in axillary racemes with 4 to 10 flowers.
Fruit
The fruits capsules are 0.6 to 0.8 in. (15-20 mm) long, club shaped, green and glabrous. Seeds are oblong, 0.16 to 0.2 (4-5 mm) long, and there are 1 to 5 seeds per capsule.
Ecological Threat
Impatiens parviflora prefers damp areas including, riverbanks, canals, and other mossy or moist areas. Impatiens parviflora is native to Asia.
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Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.
Taxonomic Rank
| Domain: Eukarya |
| Kingdom: Plantae |
| Phylum: Magnoliophyta |
| Class: Magnoliopsida |
| Superorder: Rosanae |
| Order: Geraniales |
| Family: Balsaminaceae |
| Genus: Impatiens |
| Impatiens parviflora |
References
Common Name Reference: USDA, NRCS. 2010. The PLANTS Database. National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
Scientific Name Reference: USDA, NRCS. 2010. The PLANTS Database. National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.