Impatiens

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Lysichiton, Aug 25, 2011.

  1. Lysichiton

    Lysichiton Active Member

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    Can anyone give me some clues as to the species, please? Plant is about 1m tall. Flowers are very small (under 1 cm), yellowish & short lived (I couldn't find any open to photograph). Growing in moist ditch in the Fraser Valley BC.
     

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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Impatiens noli-tangere AKA Jewelweed I believe.
     
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    Yes, now you point it out, I can see it.

    These plants are overheight for the descriptions & the flowers smaller to the point of being almost inconspicouous. I have not seen it in the Fraser Valley before.

    Thanks - again.
     
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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    That's it. I took another look today & the small (30-50mm) flowers wither without opening & the immature pod is right there. Cleistogamy is more prevalent in this species in Europe in shaded areas it seems, according to the paper you referred me to. These plants are duly growing in a shady area.

    ...this forum is amazing. Good one, saltcedar.
     
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