This patch found something in the woods to help it grow really tall! I told Far Guy it was really impressive so we went down together to see it before it freezes.
It is called touch me not because if you touch the seedpods they explode. The stems of this plant are filled with a juice that will sooth the itch of Poison Ivy or the sting from Nettles. We have a bunch in the fridge all the time.
Hummingbirds also like this plant.
Well what is a trip down to the lake without a photo of the lake.
The lake was quiet with only one boat in sight.
Far Side
What a beautiful plant that is. Can you imagine the surprise of an exploding seed pod? The lake is so pretty....not crowded with houses like ours is. Rarely do you see anyone out on ours but we are at the quiet end....it's a huge lake...like 600 acres so there is lots going on at the other end....noisy too. Yours looks very peaceful.
ReplyDeleteI love these plants. We have had a few down by the swamp.
ReplyDeleteNice you got a relaxing visit to the lake after all the activity lately.
ReplyDeleteThat is really a beautiful plant. I have never heard of it before. Love the picture of the quiet lake. I could use some peace and quiet around my house with all the road construction going on.
ReplyDeleteJewelweed! So that's what it looks like. We don't have it here so when I needed some to make soap I had to go on an internet search to find oil infused with it. Thank goodness I haven't needed it this year. I've been careful about staying out of the poison ivy. Araignee
ReplyDeleteAnd it works too! We have impressive patches of jewelweed all over the place here. In my flower beds, along and around some junk piles and the creek is nearly choked with it.
ReplyDeleteAfter the first frost the plants will be gone.
My children were always excited to find jewelweed and make the seeds pop. The lake looks so pretty and calm. Nice photo.
ReplyDeleteI knew there is a plant that takes the sting from nettles but didn't know what it looks likes before. Thanks! :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful plant! Pretty and useful.
ReplyDeleteAhhhhhh... quiet. One of my favorite sounds! *lol* Beautiful pictures, Connie. Love, Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteI love plants that seem to know that humans often need to be soothed.
ReplyDeleteI love learning something new, and this is a new plant to me, I also love that it will help poison ivy, I find that so fascinating.
ReplyDeleteYour lake view is beautiful, Thank you for sharing,'have a blessed day.
Sue
That is so interesting. Makes me wonder how many other things there are about plants that could be helpful to humans.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty flower! I've never seen this plant before - I wonder if it grows here as well. Nice view of the lake too.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty plant. You know all the plant secrets. ;)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I love how it looks like an orchid!
ReplyDeleteYou taught me a lot today. I had no idea that you could use the stems to sooth Poison Ivy. That's good to know. And beautiful too. Your lake looks very peaceful. I hope you and Far Guy had the chance to absorb some of that into your souls for the busy days ahead.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
Like you, I have native flowers that must see. You have to go when they are blooming.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of this plant. It is pretty. The lake looks so peaceful. We had a high of 96 today. I do wish the temps would cool down. I pray for you both every day and night. xo
ReplyDeleteThose tubular flowers on the Jewelweed are lovely and I can see why Hummingbirds love them. They remind me of Honeysuckle blooms.
ReplyDeleteWell, there's a plant that sends mixed messages: don't touch me, because I'll explode all over you...but if you touch me, I can soothe your misery. I guess it's either a matter of timing or priorities.
ReplyDeleteWe saw this plant near a wetland on a walk and I had to look it up to see what it was. I did not know about the medicinal aspect.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know the pods exploded. Amazing what we don't know about our own back yard.Nice post. Phil
ReplyDeleteThe Jewelweed is so pretty. Wonder if it grows here. I'll have to check.
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