Polygonum bistorta

Polygonum bistorta, commonly known as common bistort, European bistort or meadow bistort, is a semi-evergreen herbaceous belonging to Polygonaceae family. It is known by its basal foliage consisting of dark-green, large and lanceolate leaves. The leafless stem bears hermaphrodite pink flowers clustered in a spike. It is cultivated as a culinary and medicinal plant.

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Datasheet

Common Name	common bistort, European bistort, meadow bistort
Botanical name	Polygonum bistorta
Family	Polygonaceae
Life Cycle	Perennial
Foliage	Semi-evergreen
Basic Colour	pink
Height	20 -> 80 cm
Habitat	Meadows and mountainous areas
Altitude	2400 m
Bloom Time	May -> October
Plant Type	Herb, Medicinal
Fruit Type	Achene
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Used Parts	Flower, Leaf, Stem, Root
Plant Uses	Medicine , Culinary
Active substances	Tannin, starch, gallic acids, oxalic acid
USDA Zone	3 (-40), 4 (-35), 5 (-29), 6 (-23)
Sun Exposure	Sun, Part shade
Soil pH	Neutral
Soil Moisture	Dry, Moist
Soil Type	Silty, Peaty
Propagation	by seeds / by sowing, by division, Self sows
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Pests/ Diseases	Tell us

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