Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera)
Facts
| Also known as: | Indian balsam, bee-bums, stinky-pops, policeman's helmet and poor-man's orchid |
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| Kingdom | Plantae |
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| Phylum | Anthophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Geraniales |
| Family | Balsaminaceae |
| Genus | Impatiens (1) |
| Size |
Height: 1 - 2 m (2) Leaf length: 6 - 15 cm (2) |
 | Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator. |
Status
Common and widespread. Not threatened (3).
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