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Search Term(s): Persicaria longiseta   (1 record found)

POLYGONACEAE
Smartweed Family
Persicaria longiseta  (longbristle smartweed)   
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Synonym
Polygonum cespitosum Blume
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Persicaria: medieval name referring to the likeness of the leaves to a peach tree; longiseta: from longus for "long, extended," seta for ?a bristle or stiff hair of an animal?
Native Plant
No
Life Form
Annual Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
August-September
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Disturbed areas, edges, fields, roadsides, ditches, moist open woodlands, trail sides
State Status
Non-native
Piedmont Status
Non-native
Coastal Plain Status
Non-native
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
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Invasive
Yes
Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
Asia
Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
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