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Impatiens capensis
Upright. Stems stout, little- or much-branched, enlarged at axils, hairless. Leaves alternate, to 4 in. long, widely oval, toothed. Flowers 1 to few from upper leaf axils, each on a long thread-like stalk. Flowers include a swollen yellow tube with curled spur and 4 orange petal lobes at opening. (From http://www.pnwflowers.com/flower/impatie...)
Grows in moist to wet soils in partly shady places along rivers and creeks. (From http://www.pnwflowers.com/flower/impatie...)
Spotted this pretty orange/yellow flower right next to the small creek in Bresemann Forest, Parkland, WA. It reminds me of a gold fish.
Spotted on Jul 27, 2012
Submitted on Jan 21, 2013
7 Comments
Thank you for the good information Michael! I hope this one has the same medicinal property. :-)
Nice series. If these are like jewel weed here (they look very similar) the roots and stems are a great treatment for skin damage like poison ivy, mosquito bites and rashes. Much like Aloe vera. My grandfather taught me about it and I use it whenever I'm in the woods and get a case of poison ivy.
Thanks again John! I was very delighted when I saw this flower for the first time. They are so lovely! Please do post the yellow-flowered species if you spot them. :-)
Thank you Leuba for your kind comment! :-)
This is the loveliest Impatiens I've seen, Yuko - beautiful photos and series ! thanks
Thank you Sarala!
Nice