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Impatiens capensis

Plant of the day: Impatiens capensisjewelweed

The mature seed pods of spotted touch-me-not pop open at a slight touch, giving this species its common name. Juice from the crushed stem is said to alleviate the symptoms of poison ivy and stinging nettle. This is due to the binding action of the chemical lawsone. Native A ...

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