Impatiens aurella (Balsaminaceae)

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Impatiens aurella
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The Impatiens aurella plant species is found in Western N. America - Central Alaska to Oregon and Idaho. It is a member of the Balsaminaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Impatiens aurella
Family:  Balsaminaceae
Author:  Rydb.

Known Hazards:  Regular ingestion of large quantities of these plants can be dangerous due to their high mineral content[172]. This report, which seems nonsensical, might refer to calcium oxalate. This mineral is found in I. capensis and so is probably also in other members of the genus. It can be harmful raw but is destroyed by thoroughly cooking or drying the plant[K]. People with a tendency to rheumatism, arthritis, gout, kidney stones and hyperacidity should take especial caution if including this plant in their diet[238].

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Habitat:  Damp thickets and springy places[204].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in any reasonably good soil[1]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a moist well-drained humus rich soil in a cool site[200]. This plant has seed capsules that spring open forcibly as the seed ripens to eject the seed a considerable distance. The capsules are sensitive to touch even before the seed is ripe, making seed collection difficult but fun[K]. This species is probably part of I. noli-tangere[60, 204].

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