Native jewelweed confirmed growing wild in Vancouver, Washington
iNaturalist: alyson_yates
Native Plants
If you've got a damp, shady corner of your yard that nothing seems to thrive in, jewelweed is the native plant that fills that niche and its seed pods pop open at the lightest touch, delighting kids and gardeners alike.
Someone out for a walk near NE Arnold Rd in Vancouver, Washington spotted common jewelweed and logged it on iNaturalist, where other naturalists confirmed the identification. It's now a research-grade record, meaning scientists and land managers can trust this data point when tracking where this native plant grows. Jewelweed is known for its orange, spurred flowers and seed pods that explosively burst open when ripe.
Key Findings
Observation achieved 'research-grade' status on iNaturalist, meaning community identification consensus was reached
Location confirmed as NE Arnold Rd, Vancouver, WA, US
Species identified as Impatiens capensis (common jewelweed), a native North American wetland annual
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A citizen scientist documented a verified sighting of common jewelweed growing along NE Arnold Rd in Vancouver, Washington, adding a confirmed data point for this native wetland plant's range.
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common jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) observed in NE Arnold Rd, Vancouver, WA, US
Research-grade observation of common jewelweed in NE Arnold Rd, Vancouver, WA, US.
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