Friday, August 28, 2015

Jewelweed

2015-08-28


Jewelweed Flower




Jewelweed is flowering now in New York State.  This beautiful wildflower has been used for medicinal purposes. The oil from the juicy stems has been used as a salve for poison ivy and other skin ailments.


Jewelweed seedpod







Its seed pods ("poppers") burst with a small explosion when touched, to disperse the seeds.








Jewelweed Patch




Generally growing in patches, it's pretty easy to find right now, and is worth looking for.