''Persicaria arifolia'' is a

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species in the family

Polygonaceae The Polygonaceae are a family of flowering plants known informally as the knotweed family or smartweed—buckwheat family in the United States. The name is based on the genus ''Polygonum'', and was first used by Antoine Laurent de Jussieu in 1789 ...

. Commonly called Halberd-leaf tearthumb, ''Persicaria arifolia'' is found in high concentrations in the midwest and northeast United states predominantly. It grows in damp areas usually close to bodies of water such as; ponds, rivers, and marshes.

Description

''Persicaria arifolia'' was originally described by Charles Linneas in 1753. The plant is annual and it flowers between the summer and the fall. Once flowers bloom, they have a pink and white appearance. At maturity, ''Persicaria arifolia'' grows to be 2-4 feet tall. The common name of Halberd-leaf tearthumb is because of the small thorns on the stem of the plant that can cut into the skin.

Distribution

''Persicaria arifolia'' can be found in many places across North America. The plant can be found along the Eastern side of the United States and Canada; ranging from as south as Georgia to as north as Quebec. ''Persicaria arifolia'' can also be found in high concentrations in the midwest region of the United States. The plant can be found near marshes and brushy areas.

Uses

There are no known uses for ''Persicaria arifolia.''

References

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