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Jewelweed

Impatiens pallida

Photo by Mandy Hollman
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Field Notes

Description:

Yellow wildflower

Habitat:

Near a forest stream in Appalachians

Species ID Suggestions

Jewelweed

Impatiens pallida
quiggsmcghee
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Comments (5)
Mandy Hollman
Thanks for the ID help and the interesting info, quiggsmcghee :)
quiggsmcghee
It's not scientifically proven, but the fluid from the stem/root is commonly used to treat rashes from poison ivy and stinging nettles.
quiggsmcghee
It's jewel weed. Sometimes called touch-me-nots
JamesHart
But it can't be an orchid because its not a monocot

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Flowers of the Southeastern United States
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Nature in Yellow
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Appalachian Beauty
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PublishedAugust 24, 2013

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