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Impatiens ecalcarata (1 Page of 5) The Impatiens ecalcarata plant species is found in Western N. America - S.E. British Columbia to Oregon. It is a member of the Balsaminaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Impatiens ecalcarata Family: Balsaminaceae Author: Blank. 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: Mature Width: Habitat: Shady places in moist positions[204].
Edible Uses: Young shoots - cooked in one change of water[172]. See the notes above on toxicity.
Seed - raw or cooked[172]. They are tedious to collect in quantity[172], mainly because of their exploding seed capsules which scatter the ripe seed at the slightest touch[K].
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