Touch Me Not (Jewel Weed)

: Touch Me Not (Jewel Weed); The common Jewel Weed.; Created by: Talsi.; Tools Used: DiMage 7i; Created on: 7/06; Image Views: 167; Average Views per Day: 0.4; Image Number: 34888

Comments:

Talsi from WNC -USA on Mar 16, 2007 at 9:02 AM said:

Thanks, Anne, for the nice comments.

Anne from West Virginia on Mar 15, 2007 at 12:00 PM said:

Oh, how wonderful to see a touch-me-not again. I have always loved them. They grew profusely in the woods behind our house - and I would pick some because I couldn't help it. *g* There were plenty of wild flowers in those days and my uncle cosidered these beautiful flowers "weeds". Can you imagine!!

Mike, I was very glad you read the good things about it for us. Thanks, talsi. A trip through memory land can be so much fun!!

Talsi from WNC. on Feb 15, 2007 at 8:38 AM said:

Thanks Grumpy for the comments and information - interesting - And thanks Shawna for commenting.

buzymomof2 from So Cal on Feb 14, 2007 at 10:16 AM said:

Another fine example of your amazing eye and talent! I love the colors and all that I've learned about this vivid weed. ~Shawna

grumpy(mike) from engalnd(mboro) on Feb 14, 2007 at 9:02 AM said:

and the answer to your question is

The one reason Jewelweed got its name becomes apparent if you take one of the leaves and put it underwater. The silvery look is very jewel-like.

Scientific tests have given credibility to Jewelweed's anti-fungal and skin-soothing abilities. Interestingly, it can usually be found in moist areas where poison ivy grows and is in fact a suitable antidote for it. Crush the watery stems and leaves in your hand and rub vigorously on the affected area. It sooths and aids in the prevention of the spreading of ivy oils. a beautiful and splendid photo thanks for sharing it

Talsi from WNC on Feb 14, 2007 at 8:24 AM said:

Thanks all for the nice comments. I believe that it is called Touch Me Not because the slightest touch to the seed pod makes it burst open.

Golda from Port Alberni,Vancouver Is.Canada on Feb 13, 2007 at 7:45 PM said:

Beautiful color,and a super macro.

Shutterbug from Maine on Feb 13, 2007 at 3:45 PM said:

Great photo.

Do you know why they call it Touch me not? Im wondering if its like poison ivy or something.

Carol

Whittler from Maine on Feb 13, 2007 at 2:54 PM said:

WOW!! very nice.

Alan (Bubbalinn) from Golden Valley, Arizona on Feb 13, 2007 at 1:49 PM said:

Very beautiful photo Beverly. When I saw the thumbnail I thought it was a yellow lizard on green leaves. It is a lizard with red front legs, no back legs, and a tail lol.. Seriously, great photo!!

Steve Brown (sgbrown) from UK on Feb 13, 2007 at 10:53 AM said:

It may be common, Beverly, but isolating this intense orange flower against the dark green of the leaf has made an uncommonly beautiful photo.

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