Persicaria amplexicaulis   Red Bistort C DD I

Persicaria amplexicaulis Persicaria amplexicaulis flower

This an introduced plant from the Himalayas which is often grown in gardens. The heart-shaped leaves (cordate) clasp the stem hence the species name: amplexicaulis.

It is not uncommon in southern England, the midlands and the north west but much less common elsewhere.

Birkdale Dunes 27th June 2007

Added on 7th February 2007

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