Orchid-like, seed pod that can burst into seeds

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MPyrzynski
Naperville, IL
Posts: 4

Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 6:04 pm Post subject: Orchid-like, seed pod that can burst into seeds

I need to determine what this plant might be. I don't know the full size of the plant, as all I have is a cutting, but I'm putting links here to pictures of the flower, the seed pod and the entire cutting. If anyone can help, I'd appreciate it!

Thanks! And thanks for all the warm welcomes!

http://s204.photobucket.com/albums/bb277/mpyrzynski/?action=view&current=Goodseedpod.jpg

http://s204.photobucket.com/albums/bb277/mpyrzynski/?action=view&current=flower.jpg

http://s204.photobucket.com/albums/bb277/mpyrzynski/?action=view&current=entireplant.jpg

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zuzu's petals

Coastal N.Carolina ~zone 8~
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 6:45 pm Post subject:
Hi MPyrzynski Welcome! I think your plant looks like Impatiens balsamina (commonly called "Balsam"). http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/factsheets/annuals/images/impatiens_balsamina.jpg http://www.missouriplants.com/Whitealt/Impatiens_balsamina_page.html

MPyrzynski
Naperville, IL
Posts: 4

Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 7:52 pm Post subject: Impatiens balsamina
Hi, Thank you. I think you are exactly right! Wow, that was quick! I appreciate your help so much! Mary

stratsmom

Southern Oregon
Posts: 2278

Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 3:29 pm Post subject:
Sure is a pretty thing! Does it smell pretty? Deanna

MPyrzynski
Naperville, IL
Posts: 4

Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 10:58 pm Post subject: Plant scent
It has a very faint smell to it. You can't really detect it unless you're up very close. However, I've only smelled the cutting. I wonder if you have a whole plant or many of them if the smell is stronger.

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