Impatiens noli-tangere aka Balsam

Impatiens noli-tangere, also known as touch-me-not balsam, yellow balsam, jewelweed, western touch-me-not or wild balsam, is an annual herbaceous plant in the family Balsaminaceae. It can be found in damp places in Europe, Asia and North America. The plant gets its name from the fact that its pods forcefully explode when ripe, ejecting the seeds for some distance. Impatiens noli-tangere has large, leafy stems that are hollow and pale yellow flowers with an irregular shape consisting of a sac and curved spur. The flowers grow from the leaf axils, measure up to 2.5 cm in length, and have a lower lip that is 1.5 cm wide. In addition to being found in the wild, balsam can also be grown as a houseplant. It requires regular watering and direct light, and does best when the soil is well draining. A gentle, organic fertilizer can be used throughout the peak growing season to promote healthy growth.