impatiens

noun

im·pa·tiens im-ˈpā-shənz

-shən(t)s

: any of a widely distributed genus (Impatiens of the family Balsaminaceae) of annual or perennial herbs with irregular spurred or saccate flowers and forcefully dehiscent capsules compare touch-me-not

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Including a cactus whose shape resembles a brain and a variety of impatiens that look like dancing girls. —

Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 11 May 2022 The impatiens necrotic spot virus and the disease Pythium wilt have both been around for years. —

Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2022 Pair it with impatiens in a shady spot, but take note: Keep caladium away from pets, especially those who like to chew on plants. —

Terri Robertson, Country Living, 1 Aug. 2022 So far, the main damage is to hostas, 1 tropical hibiscus and some impatiens. —

Janet B. Carson, Arkansas Online, 25 July 2022 See all Example Sentences for impatiens