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If you’ve ever roamed the shady hollows and moist woods of Appalachia, you’ve likely stumbled across a plant that’s as much a part of the landscape as the moss-covered rocks and winding streams—jewelweed. This unassuming green plant, which can grow up to three feet tall, is more than just a bit of undergrowth. It’s a…