Red leg, Spotted ladysthumb
Polygonum persicaria
Family: Polygonaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 60 cm tall.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits USDA hardiness zone 4-8.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Britain, China
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Persicaria vulgaris Webb. & Moq.; Polygonum shuchengense Z. Z. Zhou;