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  8. Kashmir Balsam

species 4,500 observations

Kashmir Balsam

Impatiens balfourii

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

12 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Ornate Hydriris Moth 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 7
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Golden Northern Bumble Bee, Monarch, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Half-black Bumble Bee 4

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.

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