Orchid-like, seed pod that can burst into seeds

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MPyrzynski
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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!

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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 _________________ ~~ zuzu ~~ I put a lot of myself into my garden.

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MPyrzynski
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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

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

MPyrzynski
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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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