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Oliver's touch-me-not

Scientific Name: Impatiens sodenii

Family: Balsaminaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub, Subshrub

Duration: Perennial

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Impatiens sodenii

Impatiens sodenii is a species of flowering plant also known by the common names Oliver's Touch-Me-Not and Poor Man's Rhododendron.

Considerations for Pets

  • The common name "Touch-Me-Not" suggests the plant might have seed pods that explosively disperse seeds when touched, which could be startling to pets.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Impatiens sodenii Engl. & Warb. ex Engl.
  • Family: Balsaminaceae
  • Synonyms: Impatiens oliveri, Impatiens thomsonii

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to east tropical Africa.
  • Observed in locations such as Crater Rd Kula, Maui.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Described as a shrub or subshrub.
  • Perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.
  • Displays a flowering habit.