jewelweed

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We saw large stands of jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) and cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis), as well as attractive invasives like knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum), which has large, slightly rounded triangular leaves.

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  1. noun Any of several plants of the genus Impatiens having yellowish spurred flowers and seedpods that dehisce into five valves when mature. Also called balsam, touch-me-not.

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  • Red wood lilies, fire-colored jewelweed, the delicate blue flags of the wild iris, joe-pye weed; and everywhere the brilliant yellows of the Canada hawkweed. —  Barr, Nevada - [Anna Pigeon 02] A Superior Death v1.0 HTML
  • Annuals to plant include beard tongue, salvia, petunia, jewelweed, jacobinia, impatiens, and firespike. —  Find Free Articles - ArticlesBase
  • We saw large stands of jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) and cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis), as well as attractive invasives like knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum), which has large, slightly rounded triangular leaves. —  www.philadelphiaweekly.com Philadelphia Weekly
  • I must go down into the hollow and see about some jewelweed to make poison ivy soap. —  Take Joy!
  • Attract bejeweled birds with jewelweed impatiens —  WN.com - Articles related to High school choirs 'Celebrate America' for WQED
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