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Meanings of jewelweed in English

North American annual plant with usually yellow or orange flowers; grows chiefly on wet rather acid soil.

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        Examples for "celandine"
        Examples for "celandine"
        1
        When I glanced down I saw the first lesser celandine flower.
        The Guardian
        2
        In early spring the banks are studded with yellow celandine, coltsfoot and primrose.
        The Guardian
        3
        This bird gives sight to its blind young ones by means of celandine.
        The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci — Volume 2
        4
        But what I'd really like to have is celandine; that would be most helpful.
        The Land of Painted Caves
        5
        He took the little celandine in his hand, crying:
        The Lock and Key Library: the Most Interesting Stories of All Na...
        1
        I've often been amused at and have admired your touch-me-not style.
        My Brilliant Career
        2
        The children had a subdued and touch-me-not air that reminded Honora of her own youth.
        A Modern Chronicle — Volume 02
        3
        Yes; my motto with men is touch-me-not, and it is your own fault if I'm fierce.
        My Brilliant Career
        4
        He does have rather a touch-me-not, speak-to-me-never manner.
        Mary Rose of Mifflin
        5
        The mast of the weather-vane boat reminds him of a specific plant, the touch-me-not, or impatiens noli-tangere.
        The Guardian
        Usage of jewelweed in English
        1
        This is jewelweed, you can use this kind of like aloe for cuts or poison ivy.
        The new yorker