Question: Hello. I'm stumped by this plant. Looks kind of like Impatiens, but the leaves are opposite. thanks in advance.
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Hello. I'm stumped by this plant. Looks kind of like Impatiens, but the leaves are opposite. thanks in advance.
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Dear dccmmings, the plant you photographed is Impatiens (likely capensis). This plant has opposite leaves lower down on the stem (the early leaves) and alternate leaves higher up on the stem (the later leaves). It shows both arrangements on most stems. Best wishes.
