Sunday, October 11, 2020

October 11, 2020

This is Common Jewelweed
It's an annual that attracts pollinators like bees
The stem juice can be used to treat Athelete's Foot
But for humans, there is poison in the berries.

Location: Hiawassee, GA

Sources: https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=IMCA

Photo and text © 2020 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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