small flower touch-me-not USDA PLANTS Symbol: IMPA2
U.S. Nativity: Exotic
Habit: Forbs/Herbs
Impatiens parviflora DC.
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Taxonomic Rank: Magnoliopsida: Geraniales: Balsaminaceae
Synonym(s): Small balsam
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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Plant(s);
Barbara Tokarska-Guzik, University of Silesia, Bugwood.org
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Plant(s); Western touch-me-not (Impatiens noli-tangere) can be seen in the background of the image 
Barbara Tokarska-Guzik, University of Silesia, Bugwood.org
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Plant(s); The larger flowered Western touch-me-not (Impatiens noli-tangere) can also be seen in the image
Barbara Tokarska-Guzik, University of Silesia, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
Jan Samanek, Phytosanitary Administration, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
Barbara Tokarska-Guzik, University of Silesia, Bugwood.org
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Foliage;
Barbara Tokarska-Guzik, University of Silesia, Bugwood.org
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EDDMapS Distribution:
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