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Photo by theroguenun
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Field Notes

Description:

Orange flowers that look like little purses.

Species ID Suggestions

Jewelweed

Impatiens capensis

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KarenL
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Comments (7)
Ashish
Karen is correct...please update...!!
Ashish
may be... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impatiens_capensis
JeanC.Fisher
Not that it IS, mind you, just that it looks like it in this photo... :o)
KarenL
It's a useful plant to be able to recognize because it can be used as an antidote for poison ivy!

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Flowers of North America
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2011

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