Family: Balsaminaceae
High Risk Traits:
- Possibly naturalized
- Thrives in tropical climates
- Broad elevation range
- Weedy species in genus
- Shade-tolerant
- Seeds dispersed by wind (explosive dehiscence), and probably by water
- Able to reach reproductive maturity in 1 year
- Able to root at nodes and spread vegetatively
Low Risk Traits:
- Despite ability to spread, no negative impacts have been documented
- Unarmed (no spine, thorns, or burrs)
- Non-toxic
- Landscaping and ornamental value