Jumpseed
Persicaria virginiana

Family: Polygonaceae

What it is like

A herb which keeps growing from year to year. It grows 60-120 cm high and spreads 80-150 cm wide. The leaves are oval and pointed. They are 15 cm long. They taper to a fine tip. They are downy. They have dark markings. The flowers are greenish-white. They are very small and in narrow spikes.

There are about 50 Polygonum species.

Where it is found

It suits hardiness zones 5-9. It likes a moist soil.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China, Himalayas, Japan, North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Polygonum virginianum;