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''Impatiens parviflora'' (small balsam, or small-flowered touch-me-not) is a species of
''Impatiens parviflora''
in ''Flora of China'' parviflora Flora of Xinjiang Flora of Kazakhstan Flora of Kyrgyzstan Flora of Mongolia Flora of Russia Flora of Europe {{Ericales-stub
''Impatiens parviflora'' (small balsam, or small-flowered touch-me-not) is a species of annual
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herbaceous plants in the family Balsaminaceae
The Balsaminaceae (commonly known as the balsam family) are a family (biology), family of dicotyledonous plants, comprising two genus, genera: ''Impatiens'', which consists of over 1000 species, and ''Hydrocera'', consisting of 1 species. The flo ...
, native to some areas of Eurasia
Eurasia (, ) is the largest continental area on Earth, comprising all of Europe and Asia. Primarily in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres, it spans from the British Isles and the Iberian Peninsula in the west to the Japanese archipelago ...
, naturalized elsewhere and found in damp shady places. ''Impatiens parviflora'' can grow in sandy, loamy, and clay soils and prefer moist soil.
Ecology
''Impatiens parviflora'' flowers arepollinated by insects
Entomophily or insect pollination is a form of pollination whereby pollen of plants, especially but not only of flowering plants, is distributed by insects. Flowers pollinated by insects typically advertise themselves with bright colours, some ...
.
Uses
''Impatiens parviflora'' has many uses. If cooked, the leaves are completely edible. The seeds can be consumed either raw or cooked. ''Impatiens parviflora'' is also used as a treatment forwart
Warts are typically small, rough, hard growths that are similar in color to the rest of the skin. They typically do not result in other symptoms, except when on the bottom of the feet, where they may be painful. While they usually occur on the ...
s, ringworm
Dermatophytosis, also known as ringworm, is a fungal infection of the skin. Typically it results in a red, itchy, scaly, circular rash. Hair loss may occur in the area affected. Symptoms begin four to fourteen days after exposure. Multiple ar ...
, and nettle stings. It is also used as a hair rinse to relieve an itchy scalp.
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''Impatiens parviflora''
in ''Flora of China'' parviflora Flora of Xinjiang Flora of Kazakhstan Flora of Kyrgyzstan Flora of Mongolia Flora of Russia Flora of Europe {{Ericales-stub