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Bistorta vivipara

alpine bistort

Other common names
serpent grass
small bistort
see moreviviparous polygonum
Synonyms
Polygonum viviparum
Persicaria vivipara
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Botanical details
Family
Polygonaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Bistorta

Genus description

A genus of herbaceous, rhizomatous perennials with erect, unbranched stems, bearing short terminal spikes of small, white or pink, bell-shaped flowers

Name status

Correct

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