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Persicaria amphibia (L.) Delarbre

amphibious bistort (Polygonaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencySE
Plant Atlas 2020
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Persicaria amphibia is most conspicuous and recognisable when growing in water, with floating leaves, but it can also occur on dry land.

Wilstone (VC20: Hertfordshire); 2015-07-23

 amphibious bistort / Persicaria amphibia: _Persicaria amphibia_ is most conspicuous and recognisable when growing in water, with floating leaves, but it can also occur on dry land.

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