Jewelweed

The more common name for jewelweed is spotted touch-me-not, but I like jewelweed better. 

This morning, the flowers were covered with dewdrops which caught the morning sun.

I am linking this post with Nature Footstep Catch the Light.

Jewelweed

Jewelweed is also known as spotted touch-me-not, or Impatiens capensis.

 The flowers are about an inch long,

enough that I can get some fairly decent photos with my little point and shoot camera.

 

Jewelweed

Spotted jewelweed, or touch me not,

is a common wild flower in damp places.

The juice from the stem is supposed to be an antidote to poison ivy,

or it can be used against athlete's foot and other fungi.