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Impatiens occidentalis, commonly known as western touch-me-not, is an annual forb or herb native to a wide range of regions including Alaska, Albania, Alberta, and Austria. Impatiens occidentalis (Latin: Impatiens occidentalis, family Balsaminaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Impatiens occidentalis is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Impatiens occidentalis is a member of the Balsaminaceae family native to ASK, ALB, ABT, ALT, AMU, and AUT. Impatiens occidentalis thrives in moist, well-drained soils that are light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) and prefers a slightly alkaline to neutral pH of 7–7.5.
Impatiens occidentalis grows best in 4/10 light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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