Heading into the woods? This plant could save you from days of itching! Jewelweed's translucent stem and oval leaves are key. Crush it, apply the juices, and it just might help prevent poison ivy's oily wrath. "Not all plants are helpful," but jewelweed is one that can help. #NatureFacts #PoisonIvy #Jewelweed #WildernessSkills #PlantIdentification #SurvivalTips #NatureRelianceSchool | Nature Reliance School

Explosive fruit? Also called "touch-me-not," pale jewelweed has seed pods that explode when touched, ejecting seeds several feet in the air in less than 5 milliseconds. Credit: Mason Heberling | Carnegie Museum of Natural History

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