Impatiens spp.
Propagation Notes
Guide to Collecting and Germinating Seeds in Iowa

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Species Impatiens spp.
Family Balsaminaceae
Common name(s) Impatiens, Jewelweed
Synonyms

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Impatiens pallida, Camp Dodge, Polk Co, Iowa.

Glossary of Terms

Maturation sign(s) capsules dehisce (open) readily when touched
Collection dates September
Seed cleaning none required
Storage unknown if tolerates dry storage; purchased dry seed resulted in no field germination (Mottl 2000)
Germination method(s) undetermined; no germination from cold, moist stratified seed in sphagnum
Restoration potential undetermined or low by seed
Other notes

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Last updated: 3/9/04

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