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Photo courtesy of Wallace Campbell

Jewel Weed or “Touch Me Not” – Impatiens is a very effective Poison Ivy antidote. The jewel weed can take over wooded areas. The most fun thing about the plant is the seedpod because it pops when ripe. Hence the name touch me not. It tickles if you squeeze it in your hand.

Photo courtesy of Wallace Campbell Jewel Weed or “Touch Me Not” – Impatiens is a very effective Poison Ivy antidote. The jewel weed can take over wooded areas. The most fun thing about the plant is the seedpod because it pops when ripe. Hence the name touch me not. It tickles if you squeeze it in your hand.
http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2015/08/web1_jewelweed.jpgPhoto courtesy of Wallace Campbell Jewel Weed or “Touch Me Not” – Impatiens is a very effective Poison Ivy antidote. The jewel weed can take over wooded areas. The most fun thing about the plant is the seedpod because it pops when ripe. Hence the name touch me not. It tickles if you squeeze it in your hand.