impatiens

im·pa·tiens | \ im-ˈpā-shənz

, -shən(t)s \

Definition of impatiens

: any of a widely distributed genus (Impatiens of the family Balsaminaceae) of annual or perennial herbs with irregular spurred or saccate flowers and forcefully dehiscent capsules — compare touch-me-not

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Recent Examples on the Web Geraniums, petunias, New Guinea impatiens and mixed baskets are among the varieties expected to be available. — Courant Community, "Community News For The Colchester Edition," 8 May 2018 Then pick some of the shorter growing but colorful plants including angelonia, begonias, crossandra, impatiens, marigolds, pentas, salvia, torenia and zinnias for the summer months. — Tom Maccubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, "How to make your own summer cutting garden," 1 June 2017

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“Impatiens.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impatiens. Accessed 23 January 2020.