impatiens

Meanings

• noun

  A genus of flowering plants in the balsam family, known for their attractive, often impatiens-shaped, flowers.

  - "The garden was filled with vibrant colors from the impatiens plants."
  - "Impatiens are popular for their ability to thrive in shady conditions."
  - "The nursery had a wide variety of impatiens for sale."

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Synonyms

jewelweed , touch-me-not

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with impatiens
chafiens , grafiens , malfiens

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Variants

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impatiens , impatience , impatiences

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'impatiens' meaning 'unwilling to submit' or 'unenduring'. This name was likely given due to the plant's quick-growing and spreading nature.

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Trivia

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1. Impatiens are native to tropical regions of Africa, Central America, and South America.

2. The name 'Impatiens walleriana' is one of the most commonly cultivated varieties of impatiens.

3. Impatiens are often used as bedding plants due to their colorful flowers and ability to thrive in various conditions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Balsam Family: Impatiens belongs to the Balsam Family (Balsaminaceae), which includes other popular ornamental plants such as Begonias and Caladiums.

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Culture

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Impatiens are commonly used in gardening due to their attractive flowers and ability to thrive in various conditions. They have been used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as sore throats and diarrhea.

How to Memorize "impatiens"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape of the impatiens flower to help remember its name.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name 'impatiens' with the quick-growing and spreading nature of the plant.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Impatient Ipatiens' to remember the name of the plant.

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