Balsam meaning: Ardent love
Balsaminaceae (commonly known as the balsam family) are a family of dicotyledonous plants, comprising two genera and 850+ species, all but one of which belong to the genus Impatiens.
The flowering plants may be annual or perennial and are found throughout temperate and tropical regions, including North America, Asia, Europe and Africa. Notable members of the family (all Impatiens) include jewelweed and Busy Lizzie.
The flowering plants may be annual or perennial and are found throughout temperate and tropical regions, including North America, Asia, Europe and Africa. Notable members of the family (all Impatiens) include jewelweed and Busy Lizzie.
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