| Small Balsam | Balsam family |
| Impatiens parviflora | Balsaminaceae |
Small Balsam is a locally frequent plant of damp woods and riverbanks, and can grow so profusely that its roots can clog up streams. It has pale yellow flowers, much smaller than those of other balsams, with an almost straight spur at the back.
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| Side-on view of flower, showing spur | Seed pods |