jewelweed

noun

jew·​el·​weed ˈjü-əl-ˌwēd How to pronounce jewelweed (audio)
ˈjül-
also ˈju̇l-

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The jewelweed, sometimes called touch-me-not, is actually a wild impatiens. Sheryl Devore, chicagotribune.com, 14 Oct. 2021 There are some lingering but flowerless jewelweeds, which have a tendency to invade wet areas. Washington Post, 29 Oct. 2019

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First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of jewelweed was in 1817

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“Jewelweed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jewelweed. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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jewelweed

noun
jew·​el·​weed ˈjü-əl-ˌwēd How to pronounce jewelweed (audio)
ˈjül-
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