Jumpseed, Virginia knotweed
Tovara virginiana var. filiformis

Family: Polygonaceae

What it is like

A herb. It is upright and forms clumps. The stems are red. The leaves are narrow and oval. They have dark red marks across the centre of the leaf. The flowers are small and pink or red.

Where it is found

It is a temperate palnt.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, North America, USA (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The tender shoots are eaten raw or cooked.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Pekammajam

Synonyms

Polygonum virginiana Linn.;