Identification Help - Orchid Board

Brenna · #1 08-31-2008, 10:54 AM

I am new to this site and I apologize if I am going about this wrong.
I was cleaning up my back yard and found what I believe to be a Wild Orchid. I could use any help you could offer to identify this plant.

bellini girl · #2 08-31-2008, 11:11 AM

Brenna,

to OB. Can't say I recognize the plant , but I'm sure one of the other learned members might do. Glad you could join us. Do you grow orchids and if so what's in your collection

Lecent

kavanaru · #3 08-31-2008, 11:36 AM

Hi Brenna, welcome to OB. Your plant is a species of Impatiens (probably Impatiens capensis, but the picture is not clear enough). However, one thing is sure: it's not an orchid

here a link to impatiens capensis Spotted Jewel-weed

Brenna · #4 08-31-2008, 11:36 AM

I don't grow them, not much of a green thumb I am afraid. Do love them though! Thank you for the input!

Brenna · #5 08-31-2008, 11:37 AM

Thank you for the information. The pic is a phone pic. I have better ones on my camera, but my cord is missing.........

Brenna · #6 08-31-2008, 11:41 AM

After searching with your information I found them, you are correct thank you very much for your help! Little bummed that I didn't have a rare find :O(

kavanaru · #7 08-31-2008, 11:42 AM

don't blame on not having a rare find... as it means, tehy are really rare

as per impatiens, they can be very nice plants... but if you are not careful they can invade your whole garden!