Jewelweed
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common name-Jewelweed.
scientific name- Impatiens capensis
family- Balsaminaceae
flowering period- June, July, August, September
flower type-Showy
interesting fact- Native Americans applied the crushed leaves and stems to skin rashes and eczema. The juice of the plant has been shown to have fungicidal properties.
location- Moist woods, stream banks, wet roadside ditches, wooded marsh and pond margins, seepy areas, moist disturbed areas.
scientific name- Impatiens capensis
family- Balsaminaceae
flowering period- June, July, August, September
flower type-Showy
interesting fact- Native Americans applied the crushed leaves and stems to skin rashes and eczema. The juice of the plant has been shown to have fungicidal properties.
location- Moist woods, stream banks, wet roadside ditches, wooded marsh and pond margins, seepy areas, moist disturbed areas.