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Persicaria

Persicaria

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A group of flowering plants commonly called smartweeds
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: Persicaria
  • Gardeners sometimes plant Persicaria for its attractive flowers and foliage.

Examples

  • Many wetlands are home to several species of Persicaria.

  • The leaves of Persicaria are often used to identify different species in the field.

  • Look at the Persicaria!

  • This is a Persicaria!

  • In the garden, I planted several species of Persicaria that thrive in wet conditions.

  • The landscape designer recommended using Persicaria for its vibrant flowers during the summer.

  • For my herbal remedies, I often include Persicaria due to its medicinal properties.

Synonyms

smartweed
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  • US
1 7.5

A plant with green leaves and small flowers that grows near water and often is a weed

is the formal genus name used by botanists for these plants

Surface Forms

Persicaria main

Etymology

Persicaria comes from the Latin part persica, a word linked to 'Persia' and also to the peach ('peach-like'). A helpful way to remember the name is to think of these smartweeds as 'Persian' or 'peach-like' plants, which is why the name was used for this group of flowering plants.