balsam vs impatiens

balsam

• A flowering plant of the genus Impatiens. 

• Something soothing. 

• A plant or tree yielding such substance. 

• A soothing ointment. 

• Canada balsam, a turpentine obtained from the resin of balsam fir. 

• A sweet-smelling oil or resin derived from various plants. 

• The balsam family of flowering plants (Balsaminaceae), which includes Impatiens and Hydrocera. 

• A balsam fir Abies balsamea. 

• To treat or anoint with balsam. 

impatiens

• Any of various ornamental plants of the genus Impatiens.