Persicaria hydropiper

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water pepper

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Other common names

bite-tongue, ciderage, culrage, curage, lakeweed, red knees, red leaves, smartweed, water pepperwort, y dinboeth

Synonyms

Polygonum hydropiper

Botanical Details

Family
Polygonaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
Yes
Genus
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