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UK Mount Omei Busy Lizzie

Herb Icon Cultivated Flower    
Image of Mount Omei Busy Lizzie
Impatiens omeiana
Family: Balsaminaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Mount Omei Busy Lizzie
Scientific Name Impatiens omeiana
Main Color Yellow
Plant Type Herb Icon Herb
Distribution Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Month Found Sep
Image Impatiens-006
Photographer DP
Location Found Abbotsbury
Country Found UK

Flower Details

Description

Impatiens omeiana is a perennial plant with distinctive lance-shaped leaves that have a striking silver stripe down the centre. It produces yellow flowers that are typically seen in late summer to autumn. The plant thrives in shady, moist environments and can grow up to 60 cm tall.

Distribution

This species is native to China, particularly found in the Sichuan province. It is often found in forested areas and along streams.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - not suitable for human consumption due to lack of edible parts.

Human Toxicity
Non_Toxic

Non Toxic - no known toxic effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - no known toxic effects on pets.

Active Compounds

None known.

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