Persicaria
Genus in the Global Pollen Project's Master Reference Collection
Distribution
© 2010 Moorea Biocode (licence)
Pinkweeds
Annual or perennial herbs, usually (in ours) erect. Ochreae present. Leaves large compared to Polygonum, usually more than 5 cm. Each inflorescence with usually more than 6 flowers, some or all inflorescences terminal, bracts similar to the leaves. Perianth segments mostly 5, petaloid, not enlarging in fruit. Stamens 8 (or 4-7 by reduction). Styles 2-3; nut biconvex or 3-angled. © Mark Hyde, Bart Wursten and Petra Ballings (licence)
See more in the Encyclopedia of Life... Definition
- Parent Taxon
- Polygonaceae
- Species
- Taxonomic Completion
12.12%
8 of 66 accepted Species- Global Pollen Project UUID
- 747ccb56-73a0-41e4-8688-4c8fb54b84f9
- Botanical Reference
- None available. You can check The Plant List for further information.
Connected data sources
This taxon is currently linked to the following locations.
The Plant ListGlobal Biodiversity Information Facility