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Bistorta officinalis Delarbre

common bistort (Polygonaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyE
Plant Atlas 2020
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Synonyms | Persicaria bistorta (L.) Samp. | Polygonum bistorta L. | Persicaria bistorta (L.) Samp.

Bistorta officinalis grows in base-poor grasslands that are moist underfoot.

Manchester (VC59: South Lancashire); 2007-06-25

 common bistort / Bistorta officinalis: _Bistorta officinalis_ grows in base-poor grasslands that are moist underfoot.

The flowers of Bistorta officinalis are pale pink and arranged into a cylindrical head.

Alpes-Maritimes (06), France; 2010-07-10

 common bistort / Bistorta officinalis: The flowers of _Bistorta officinalis_ are pale pink and arranged into a cylindrical head.

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L-R: Bidens tripartita, Melilotus officinalis, Mimulus guttatus, Thalictrum flavum, Ranunculus peltatus, Anchusa arvensis, Malva alcea, Lolium perenne