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Persicaria capitata (Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don) H. Gross

pink-headed persicaria (Polygonaceae)

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Persicaria capitata is a Himalayan plant with tight heads of pink flowers that occurs as a short-lived casual, especially in more southern areas of the British Isles.

Richmond-upon-Thames (VC17: Surrey); 2022-11-12

 pink-headed persicaria / Persicaria capitata: _Persicaria capitata_ is a Himalayan plant with tight heads of pink flowers that occurs as a short-lived casual, especially in more southern areas of the British Isles.

The leaves of Persicaria capitata are densely covered with fine glandular hairs.

Richmond-upon-Thames (VC17: Surrey); 2022-11-12

 pink-headed persicaria / Persicaria capitata: The leaves of _Persicaria capitata_ are densely covered with fine glandular hairs.

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