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"Impatiens capensis", the orange jewelweed, common jewelweed, spotted jewelweed, or orange balsam, is an annual plant which is native to eastern North America. It is common in bottomland soils, ditches, and along creeks, often growing side-by-side with its less common relative, yellow jewelweed.

Similar species: Ericales
Species identified by Scott Staley
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By Scott Staley

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Uploaded Nov 2, 2012. Captured Jul 28, 2012 13:48.
  • NIKON D5100
  • f/10.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO400
  • 55mm