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balsam

Impatiens noli-tangere

Least Concern

About

The Balsam (Impatiens noli-tangere) is a species in the genus Impatiens. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Species

Impatiens noli-tangere (balsam)

Names in Other Languages

French balsamine des bois

German Echtes Springkraut

Similar Species in Impatiens

Dalzell's Yellow Balsam

Impatiens glandulifera

J. F. Cathcart's Balsam

Impatiens cathcartii

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of balsam?

The scientific name of balsam is Impatiens noli-tangere. It belongs to the genus Impatiens.

What is the conservation status of balsam?

balsam (Impatiens noli-tangere) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does balsam live?

balsam is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Spain, Sweden.

What family does balsam belong to?

balsam (Impatiens noli-tangere) belongs to the genus Impatiens, which is part of the taxonomic family Balsaminaceae.

Is balsam endangered?

No, balsam (Impatiens noli-tangere) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does balsam belong to?

balsam (Impatiens noli-tangere) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of balsam?

The closest relatives of balsam in the genus Impatiens include Balfour'S Jewelweed, Balsam, Buzzy lizzy, Common Jewelweed, Dalzell's Yellow Balsam.