Meaning of "jewelweed" in English

Jewelweed, known scientifically as Impatiens capensis, is a plant commonly found in North America, particularly thriving in moist, wooded areas. It belongs to the Balsaminaceae family and is renowned for its distinctive orange or yellow trumpet-shaped flowers. Jewelweed is often recognized for its medicinal properties, particularly in alleviating skin irritations such as those caused by poison ivy. The plant's ability to 'pop' its seed pods upon touch gives it its common name, as the released seeds can resemble tiny jewels.

Meaning of "impatientes" in French

In French, "impatientes" refers to plants belonging to the same genus Impatiens, which includes a variety of species known for their vibrant flowers and lush foliage. These plants are popular in gardens for their ornamental qualities and the ease with which they grow in shaded areas. The name "impatientes" derives from the plant's characteristic seed pods, which burst open when touched, seemingly impatient to disperse their seeds. Although "impatientes" are admired for their beauty, they are also valued for their utility in certain traditional remedies.

Pronunciation of "jewelweed" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈdʒuːlwiːd/

Regional Variations: The pronunciation of "jewelweed" is relatively uniform across different English-speaking regions, with minor differences primarily in the slight variation in the vowel sounds due to accents.

Pronunciation of "impatientes" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ɛ̃.pa.sjɑ̃t/

Regional Variations: In France, the pronunciation may vary slightly in terms of the nasal sounds depending on whether the speaker is from the north or south. Accents from Québec may add a different cadence and stress to certain syllables.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. Jewelweed is often found near streams and rivers. (L'impatientes se trouve souvent près des ruisseaux et des rivières.)

  2. Many people use jewelweed to relieve skin irritation. (Beaucoup de gens utilisent les impatientes pour soulager les irritations cutanées.)

  3. The jewelweed flowers are quite vibrant in color. (Les fleurs d'impatientes sont très vives en couleur.)

  4. Jewelweed can grow up to five feet tall. (L'impatientes peut atteindre une hauteur de cinq pieds.)

  5. Its seed pods of jewelweed are known to explode when touched. (Les gousses de graines d'impatientes sont connues pour exploser au toucher.)

  6. Jewelweed is often used in herbal medicine. (L'impatientes est souvent utilisée en phytothérapie.)

  7. You can find jewelweed growing in damp forested areas. (On peut trouver les impatientes poussant dans des zones forestières humides.)

  8. The orange flowers of jewelweed attract hummingbirds. (Les fleurs orange d'impatientes attirent les colibris.)

  9. Jewelweed has a long history of use by indigenous peoples. (L'impatientes a une longue histoire d'utilisation par les peuples autochtones.)

  10. The leaves of jewelweed are often used in natural remedies. (Les feuilles d'impatientes sont souvent utilisées dans les remèdes naturels.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "jewelweed" in English

Synonyms: touch-me-not, snapweed, silverweed.

Antonyms: -.

Similar Words: impatients, balsam, orange balsam.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "impatientes" in French

Synonyms: balsamine, impatiente.

Antonyms: -.

Similar Words: balsam, pissenlit, herbe à puce.

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