Impatiens biflora

American Indian Names

There are no Native American names that could be found.

 

Description Jewelweed blooms from midsummer to early fall, are under 1 inch long, with three partially fused petals, that form the shape of a trumpet. The flowers come in different colors like orange, yellow, with yellow, red or white spots. Jewelweed grows up to five feet tall, it has leaves that grow up to 1 to 4 inches long with a few rounded teeth. The Jewelweed plant is also water repellent so when it has water on it, it will appear as tiny jewels. When you put the entire plant in water the under side or the leaf will turn silver.

Habitat and Location Jewelweed grows all over the United States. It could be found along streams, ponds, and other moist areas. On the Omaha Reservation, it can be found just east of the Pow-Wow grounds.

Jewelweed helps with things such as mosquito bites if you use the juice on a fresh bite it will stop the itching and the bite will not swell. Jewelweed also helps with poison ivy it was used when there weren't any other anti-irritant lotions available.

                                                                                    Kailee Caile Parker

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