Posts tagged “Balsaminaceae”

Orange Jewelweed

When most people talk about Impatiens, they’re referring to Impatiens walleriana hybrids, which are popular shade annuals.  I didn’t know of any wild Impatiens until I came across this plant a few weeks ago on a walk in Pennsylvania: The flowers are quite different from any other Impatiens I’ve seen, but the leaves and watery, almost translucent […]