Ask The Expert: When I was a child my grandma had a flowerbed that had these flowers that had football shaped seed pods.  When the seed pods were touched they would pop open flinging the little black seeds out. As best as I can remember, the plants were about two feet tall, light green in color and I think that the flowers were white.  These flowers were growing in a shady area along with an old-fashioned bleeding heart.  I’m now in my 40’s and I haven’t seen them since.  I was wondering if you could help me.

Flower Shop Network‘s Plant Expert Reply:

I believe the plant you are asking about is a touch-me-not or Impatiens balsamina. Here is an example of the seed pods and flower:

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