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orange jewelweed

Impatiens capensis

Photo by AnnaWhipkey
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40.4517, -87.0548

Field Notes

Habitat:

found on the edge between wooded area and the path

Notes:

Crushed leaves of jewelweed are used topically as a remedy for poison ivy and other skin rashes.

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Impatiens capensis

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Flowers of North America
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Herbs & Spices – Source Plants
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Wildflowers of Indiana

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PublishedJune 26, 2011

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