noun
distinguished from the family Geraniaceae by the irregular flowers
• Syn: ↑Balsaminaceae, ↑family Balsaminaceae
• Hypernyms: ↑rosid dicot family
• Member Holonyms: ↑Geraniales, ↑order Geraniales
• Member Meronyms: ↑genus Impatiens
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the plant family Balsaminaceae, typified by succulent stems, alternate, opposite, or whorled simple leaves, and irregular solitary or clustered flowers, including the balsam and jewelweed.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.