We came across these Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) plants on one of our hikes, and I thought you might enjoy a quick video about Jewelweed’s explosive secret!
More Resources
Want to learn more about jewelweed? Here are a few more resources to explore.
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- Richard Porcher’s book, A Guide to the Wildflowers of South Carolina, is a great resource for info on all sorts of wildflowers, including jewelweed. In addition to some of the general botanical information, Dr. Porcher and his fellow authors often include interesting cultural and even medicinal uses of the plants covered in the book. And most of the wildflowers covered can be found in many places beyond just South Carolina.
- The USDA Plants Database has lots of info on jewelweed including range maps, images, and even more documentation you can dig into.
- The U.S. Forest Service has a neat Plant of the Week write-up on jewelweed with some pictures as well.
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