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Impatiens capensis
Jewelweed
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The Impatiens capensis plant species is found in N. America - Newfoundland to Saskatchewan. Naturalized in Britain. It is a member of the Balsaminaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Jewelweed. Some home gardeners know the variety as I. biflora. I. fulva. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
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Latin Name: Impatiens capensis
Common Name: Jewelweed
Family: Balsaminaceae
Author: Meerb.
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].
Mature Height: 1.2 Mature Width:
Habitat: Along the banks of rivers and canals[5], also in low-lying moist woodlands, avoiding acid soils[62].
Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.
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