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Knotweed

Persicaria sp.

Photo by SukanyaDatta
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Field Notes

Description:

Pretty pink.

Habitat:

Roadside. Wild and weedy growth.

Reference Links:

Persicaria - Wikipedia, Persicaria | Revolvy

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
SukanyaDatta
Thanks, Machi and Sarah...your help in ID-ing this is greatly appreciated.
Machi
I agree with Sarah. Looks like Persicaria sp.
SukanyaDatta
Thank you, SarahWhitt, I can use that name as a lead and check out the Indian name.
SarahWhitt
That is a PRETTY lil flower!! We call it "knotweed" here in the US.

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Flowers of India
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PublishedOctober 26, 2018

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