Impatiens Capensis (Noun)
Meaning
North American annual plant with usually yellow or orange flowers; grows chiefly on wet rather acid soil.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Impatiens capensis is a common sight in wetlands and along streams in eastern North America.
- The bright orange flowers of impatiens capensis are a favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies.
- Impatiens capensis thrives in the acidic soil found in many North American wetlands.
- In some areas, impatiens capensis is considered an invasive species due to its rapid growth and ability to outcompete native plants.
- Impatiens capensis is often found growing in dense colonies along the edges of ponds and lakes.