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Search Term(s): Persicaria virginiana (1 record found)
Search Term(s): Persicaria virginiana (1 record found)
POLYGONACEAE
Smartweed Family
Smartweed Family
Persicaria virginiana (Virginia smartweed)
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Synonym
Polygonum virginianum 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; virginiana: of or from Virginia (U.S.)
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
August-September
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain
County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex
Habitat
Rich woodlands and floodplains
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
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
7
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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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
Forest Interior (Non-tidal Wetland Piedmont)Forested Floodplains and Riparian Swamps (Piedmont)
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Piedmont)
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Coastal Plain)
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