The Family Balsaminaceae, also known as the Balsam family, consists of around 900 species of plants. The most well-known members of this family are the Impatiens, which are commonly referred to as "jewelweeds" or "touch-me-nots" due to their explosive seed dispersal mechanisms. Other species in this family include the garden balsam, new guinea impatiens, and the Himalayan balsam. Synonyms for the Balsaminaceae family include the Hydrocyrtales and Impatiensaceae families. The Balsam family is known for its beautiful flowers, which come in a wide range of colors and sizes, and for its ability to thrive in a variety of environments, from damp woodlands to dry hillsides.