Jewelweed

Look out for jewelweed on your next family hike or bike ride. You’ll probably notice this moisture-loving plant growing somewhere its feet can be kept constantly wet, like near a stream, damp meadow, or forest edge where it gets a mix of sun and shade. Jewelweed has the ability to visually transform the dewdrops which get caught in its leaves into dainty little diamonds or crystals. This magical effect gives this precious botanical its name.