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Synonyms: |
Polygonum lapathifolium L. subsp. maculatum (Gray) Dyer & Trin. |
Common names: | |
Frequency: | Frequent |
Status: | Introduced? |
Description: |
Robust erect semi aquatic annual herb, up to 3 m. |
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Derivation of specific name: | |
Habitat: | Naturalized in wet places or riverbanks and around dams. |
Altitude range: (metres) | |
Flowering time: | Oct - May |
Worldwide distribution: | Native of Europe. |
Zimbabwe distribution: | N,W,C,E,S |
Growth form(s): | |
Endemic status: | |
Red data list status: | |
Insects associated with this species: | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Images last updated: | Saturday 17 May 2008 |
Literature: |
Baumann, G. (2005). Photographic Guide to Wildflowers of Malawi Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi Pages 82 - 83. (Includes a picture). Kirby, G. (2013). Wild Flowers of Southeast Botswana Struik Nature, Cape Town South Africa Page 291. (Includes a picture). Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 68. Nogueira, I., Ortiz, S. & Paiva, J.A.R. (2006). Polygonaceae Flora Zambesiaca 9(3) Pages 17 - 19. As Persicaria lapathifolia lapathifolia Setshogo, M.P. (2005). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. Sabonet Report no. 37. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 93. |
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