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Persicaria amphibia var. emersa

water smartweed

Synonyms
Polygonum coccineum
Botanical details
Family
Polygonaceae
Native to the UK
No
Genus

Persicaria

Genus description

Persicaria can be annuals, herbaceous or evergreen perennials or sub-shrubs with simple leaves and small bell-shaped white or pink flowers in long-lasting spikes or panicles

Name status

Correct

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