Jewelweed or Spotted Touch-me-not

Jewelweed or Spotted Touch-me-not [Impatiens capensis] found near Troy Hill Circle on 24 July 2013. It’s a member of theTouch-me-not (Balsaminaceae) family. Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, pages 54-55, says it blooms in summer and early fall and grows in limestone areas.

USDA Plants Listing: Impatiens capensis

Spotted Touch-Me-Not - 24 July 2013

Spotted Touch-Me-Not – 24 July 2013

Spotted Touch-Me-Not (side view) - 24 July 2013

Spotted Touch-Me-Not (side view) – 24 July 2013