noun
- plural of jewelweed; North American plants with orange or yellow flowers and seed pods that burst when touched
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The jewelweeds grew abundantly along the stream bank.
- Children love to pop the seed pods of jewelweeds.
- Jewelweeds are known for their natural anti-itch properties.
- The orange jewelweeds bloomed throughout the summer.
- Hummingbirds frequently visit jewelweeds for nectar.
- We found several species of jewelweeds in the wetland area.