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is also said to be useful in relieving the discomfort of athlete's foot.
So succulent, or watery, are stems of this plant that when it is picket the leaves droop immediately. I have never been successful in getting it into a container for the house. The plants are quite beautiful and would look mighty fine in a pot or vase. Perfectly oval-shaped and up to two feet tall, each plant is spangled with small, elegant flowers. Most interesting is that each flower. usually has a leaf hanging over it to protect it from the rain which might wash away the pollen.
Hummingbirds often visit Jewel Weed. Their long bills enable them to reach the nectar stored in the spur; in the process they also pollinate the flowers. Bumble bees are principle pollinators of wild Impatiens. It is fun to watch one go from flower to flower pushing his great head into the bloom causing it to nod with his weight. He is also after the nectar stored in the spur; in the process of getting this, he becomes dusted with golden pollen. This then is implanted on the pistil (female part of the flower) of the next blossom he visits. When pollination occurs, the stage is set for the development of the ovary which, in turn becomes the seed pod, impatiens to burst and fling seeds with force in all directions.
Touch-Me-Nots may require stopping the car for a closer look and a search for plump, ripe seed pods. It's just a broadening of the view from the driver's seat.
John Trott is a nationally recognized naturalist. He welcomes reader comments and suggestions at: P.O. Box 515, Flint Hill, Va. 22627.
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