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Impatiens capensis
This delicate, trumpet-shaped flower has a beautiful orange color with darker orange spots. The ripe seed pods explode when you touch them, sending the dark seeds flying. Also called touch-me-not.
Damp areas in shade and sun. Seems to prefer rich soils.
Spotted on Jul 18, 2010
Submitted on Apr 18, 2011
2 Comments
nice...
Beautiful photo of one of my favorite wildflowers! :)