Ruby on Jewelweed

Don’t Touch Me . . . Not!

A Ruby-throated Hummingbird hovers over a Spotted touch-me-not (also known as jewelweed) in the morning light, taking on a little fuel before the long journey across the Gulf.

Plant Meets Pollinator

Jewelweed gets its “touch-me-not” nickname from seed pods that burst open when disturbed, and because the plant thrives in moist environments, it’s commonly found along streams and waterways where hummingbirds often forage. (Source: The Outdoor Apothecary)

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