Balsaminaceae sp.

Touch-me-not or balsam family, Touch-Me-Not Or Balsam Family

Family: Balsaminaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent

Balsaminaceae sp. (Touch-me-not or balsam family) is a non-native California perennial in the Balsaminaceae family.

Frequently asked questions

Is Balsaminaceae sp. native to California?

No. Balsaminaceae sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).

What plant family does Balsaminaceae sp. belong to?

Balsaminaceae sp. is in the Balsaminaceae family, genus Balsaminaceae.

Related species

Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.

All Balsaminaceae species · All Balsaminaceae

Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos

Last updated 2026-04-14

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