Die Impatiens edgeworthii HOOK. f. - ein für Deutschland neues Springkraut

The plant species Impatiens edgeworthii, originally indigenous to the Himalayan region, is detected now for the first time in Germany. Its currently known area of distribution, the distinguishing features, and ecological behaviour are dealt with in this paper. The possible means of introducing the species are discussed; its sociology is depicted on the basis of 25 photosociological records.