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

POLYGONACEAE
Smartweed Family
Persicaria maculosa  (lady's thumb smartweed)   
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Synonym
Polygonum persicaria L.
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Persicaria: Medieval name referring to the likeness of the leaves to a peach tree; maculosa: spotted
Native Plant
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Life Form
Annual Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
August-September
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Poorly drained disturbed areas, ditches
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
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
Europe, 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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