What is another word for genus impatiens?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs ɪmpˈe͡ɪʃənz] (IPA) 
The genus Impatiens comprises a range of flowering plants that belong to the family Balsaminaceae. These plants are commonly known as jewelweeds, touch-me-nots or snapweeds. Other synonyms for the genus include impatient, quick-spring, balsam, spotted snapweed, slipperweed and spotted jewelweed. These plants are native to temperate regions across the world and are renowned for their distinctive flowers that come in shades of white, pink, orange and red. The genus is widely grown as ornamental plants in gardens and parks due to their beauty and ease of cultivation. Impatiens are also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including skin rashes, burns and insect bites.
