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Jewelweed!

Posted by Helen Eifert,
North Country explorer from Goldens Bridge, New York
September 15, 2016

Another geology lab in a cool spot where I stumbled upon some jewelweed, also known as touch-me-nots, snapdragons, or more formally, impatiens. Not only is this a beautiful plant both when it flowers and when the leaves shimmer under water, but the liquid from the crushed stems can be used as a natural treatment for poison ivy!