Oriental lady's thumb
Persicaria longiseta (Bruijn) Kitagawa
Description from Invasive.org
- Appearance
- Persicaria longiseta is an annual forb that can reach 6-30 in. (15.2-76.2 cm) in height and can be either erect or sprawling.
- Foliage
- Leaves are elongate, narrow and pointed at the base and tip. Stems have swollen nodes with papery sheaths (ocrea). Ocrea have long, hair-like bristles on the margin.
- Flowers
- Flowering occurs from June to October, when pink flowers develop at the apex of the stems. Flowers are 0.13 in. (0.3 cm) long and occur in groups.
- Fruit
- Seeds are smooth, dark colored, dry, and 3 angled.
- Ecological Threat
- Persicaria longiseta is native to Asia and occurs in disturbed habitats such as along roadsides and in pastures. Plants also inhabit wet areas.
Resources
- Weed of the Week - USDA Forest Service
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Plant(s)
Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Infestation
Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Plant(s)
Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Flower(s)
Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Flower(s)
Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Flower(s)
Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
Additional Resolutions & Image Usage