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Definition of Orange balsam
1. Noun. North American annual plant with usually yellow or orange flowers; grows chiefly on wet rather acid soil.
Exact synonyms: Celandine, Impatiens Capensis, Jewelweed, Lady's Earrings, Touch-me-not
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Group relationships: Genus Impatiens
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Group relationships: Genus Impatiens
Lexicographical Neighbors of Orange Balsam
Literary usage of Orange balsam
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. J. M. Nickell's Botanical Ready Reference (1880)
"Spring Orange. Balsam, aro. exp. pec. vul. 2242 STYRAX BENZOIN. Benzoin Tree.
Benzoin Laurel. Benjamin Tree. Gum Benzoin, acr. irr. sti. pec. err. ..."
2. Surrey: With Special Articles on the Bird Life, Flowers, Entomology, Geology by Walter Jerrold (1901)
"The orange balsam (Impatient fulva), an introduced plant, is thoroughly naturalised
throughout the lower part of the Tillingbourne valley. ..."
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