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Jewelweed, Touch-me-nots

Impatiens capensis

Description:

6 ft. tall 1 in. flowers Somewhat orchid like, golden-orange splotched with reddish brown; extend backward into a spurred sac; damg;e frp, sicci;emt. translucent stems. Leaves thin, ovate, pale underneath. Fruit swollen capsules that burst at touch when ripe. Blooms- July- September

Habitat:

Shady marshes, moist woods


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Maine, USA

Lat: 44.88, Long: -68.88

Spotted on Jul 26, 2012
Submitted on Jul 26, 2012

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