Description
Impatiens clavigera (also called Himalayan Balsam, Policeman's Helmet, and Indian Balsam, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas and Central Asia. It has a sprawling habit and grows to a height of up to 1.5m. Its leaves are ovate and pointed, and its flowers are pink or white with a yellow center. It grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Impatiens clavigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Impatiens clavigera has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.