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Spotted Jewelweed

Impatiens capensis

Photo by Mandy Hollman
Published on Project Noah
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37.3638, -80.5807

Field Notes

Description:

Beautiful orange wildflowers. Shaped like a bell or pitcher.

Habitat:

Near a stream in a forest, Appalachian Mountains.

Species ID Suggestions

Spotted Jewelweed

Impatiens capensis
quiggsmcghee
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Comments (1)
JulieDeMars
I think this is jewelweed. American Indians used it to treat skin irritation.

Spotted for Missions

Flowers of the Southeastern United States
Mission
Appalachian Beauty
Photographed
PublishedAugust 24, 2013

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