species 138,443 observations
Common Jewelweed
Impatiens capensis
Field notes
Supports All
140
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
American Lady, Virginian Tiger Moth, Isabella Tiger Moth, Toothed Brown Carpet
10
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Jewelweed Leaf-miner Fly, Jewelweed Gall Midge, Neolasioptera impatientifolia
3
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Green Stink Bug, Bald-faced Hornet, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Dikrella cruentata
15
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, American Snout Fly, Spicebush Swallowtail
112
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Dappled shade Full shade
- Water use
- Medium
- Resists
- Fire Heavy shade Wet soil
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Annual Wildflower
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.