I took these photos of Orange Jewelweed on a fall trip to Brown County (Indiana) State Park. My wife and I went on a guided wildflower walk there, led by a park naturalist. It was a wonderful and very informative two hour walk that opened our eyes to the many native wildflowers in our own backyard.
Orange Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis)
This last photo is not a closeup, but illustrates how Jewelweed is often growing in the same area as poison ivy. The juice from the stems of Jewelweed has long been used to treat the rash from poison ivy and other irritant plants.
Jewelweed and poison ivy growing together
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The first shot with the water beads is amazing..beautiful shot!!
The poison ivy…oh ackkkk…good information though..I can walk through the stuff barefoot..no reaction..my husband..breaks out everywhere..it’s horrible. Fortunately..very little poison ivy in N. Idaho!! Wonderful shots, Sarah
Good shots from you here!
The water, the lighting, the colors, the composition(s), the story — great stuff.
Perfect – bejewelled jewel weed! And that first picture is wonderful, with those water droplets lined up and sparkling! Great shots!
Aren’t wildflowers so beautiful with their varied shapes and colors? The Orange Jewelweed is so unusual with it’s shape. I love the vibrant colors.
It’s so pretty! Love the colors and the water drops!
Gorgeous photos. Brown County Indiana is one of my favorite places. I grew up in Indiana and a trip to Brown County was a fall favorite. Some of my ancestors settled in Spencer, Indiana.