Washington Flora Checklist

A Checklist of the Vascular Plants of Washington State
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Checklist » Balsaminaceae » Impatiens capensis

Last updated 9/7/2023 by David Giblin.

Impatiens capensis Meerb.[HC, HC2]

spotted jewelweed

Publication: Afbeeldingen van zeldzaame Gewassen. Plate 10. 1775.

Origin: Introduced; not native west of the Rocky Mountains

selected vouchers: WTU

Notes:

References:

» Zika, P. F. 2006c. Lectotypification of the names of two color forms of Impatiens capensis (Balsaminaceae). Rhodora 108: 62-64.

Synonyms & Misapplied Names:

Impatiens capensis Meerb. f. albiflora (E.L.Rand & Redfield) Fernald & B.G.Schub.

Impatiens capensis Meerb. f. citrina (Weath.) Fernald & B.G.Schub.

Impatiens capensis Meerb. f. immaculata (Weath.) Fernald & B.G.Schub.

Impatiens capensis Meerb. f. peasei (A.H.Moore ex Weath.) Fernald & B.G.Schub.

Impatiens capensis Meerb. f. platymeris (Weath.) Fernald & B.G.Schub.