What is "balsaminaceae"

Balsaminaceae \Balsaminaceae\ n. a natural family comprising the balsams, distinguished from the family Geraniaceae by the irregular flowers.

Syn: family Balsaminaceae, balsam family.

The Balsaminaceae (commonly known as the Balsam family) are a family of dicotyledonous plants, comprising two genera: Impatiens, which consists of 1000+ species, and Hydrocera, consisting of 1 species. The flowering plants may be annual or perennial. They are found throughout temperate and tropical regions, primarily in Asia and Africa, but also North America and Europe.

Notable members of the family include jewelweed and busy Lizzie.