''Impatiens parviflora'' (small balsam, or small-flowered touch-me-not) is a species of

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plants in the family

Balsaminaceae The Balsaminaceae (commonly known as the balsam family) are a family of dicotyledonous plants, comprising two genera: ''Impatiens'', which consists of over 1000 species, and '' Hydrocera'', consisting of 1 species. The flowering plants may be an ...

, native to some areas of

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, naturalized elsewhere and found in damp shady places. ''Impatiens parviflora'' can grow in sandy,

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y, and clay soils and prefers moist soil.

Ecology

''Impatiens parviflora'' flowers are

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Uses

''Impatiens parviflora'' has many uses. If cooked, the leaves are completely edible. The seeds can be consumed either raw or cooked. ''Impatiens parviflora'' is also used as a treatment for

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, and nettle stings. It is also used as a hair rinse to relieve an itchy scalp.

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