Polygonum virginianum

Family: Polygonaceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It can grow in shade.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Canada, India, Myanmar, North America, Northeastern India, SE Asia, USA

How it is used for food

The young shoots are cooked and eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Pekammajam

Synonyms

Possibly now Persicaria virginiana (L.) Gaertn.