Polygonum glabrum

Willd.

Denseflower knotweed, Common marsh buckwheat

Polygonaceae Edible: Leaves, Roots, Seeds, Stalks, Fruit

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Summary

Polygonum glabrum can refer to: Polygonum glabrum Rchb., a synonym of Persicaria lapathifolia (L.) Delarbre Polygonum glabrum Roxb., a synonym of Persicaria decipiens (R.Br.) K.L.Wilson Polygonum glabrum Roxb. ex D.Don, a synonym of Persicaria decipiens (R.Br.) K.L.Wilson Polygonum glabrum Willd., a synonym of Persicaria glabra (Willd.) M.Gómez

Description

A tall erect herb. It keeps growing from year to year. The leaves are long and sword shaped but taper towards both ends. The leaves are 20 cm long by 4-5 cm wide. The flowers are in the axils of leaves and at the top of the plant. They are red. The nuts are dark brown and shiny.

Edible Uses

Leaves, roots, seeds, stalks, and fruit are all edible.

Distribution

A tropical plant. It grows near water and in marshes. In India it grows from sea level to 1,400 m above sea level. In Argentina it grows below 500 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Afghanistan, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Bahamas, Brazil, Central America*, China, Dominican Republic*, East Africa, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Haiti*, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Jamaica*, Japan, Lesser Antilles*, Madagascar, Malaysia, Nepal, Northeastern India, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, SE Asia, South America*, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Thailand, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, West Indies*,

Notes

There are about 50 Polygonum species.

Synonyms

Polygonum serrulatumPersicaria glabra (Willd.) G. de la MazaProbably now Persicaria glabra (Willd.) M. Gomez

Also Known As

Aatlaria, Actalaree, Attarali, Bighani, Bihlangani, Chakaifu, Chuvanna mudela mukku, Jioti, Khar arxa, Larborna, Nadi sag, Nghe khong-long, Niru kanigalu, Niru sanne soppu, Paral, Patharua, Pathurua bhelagni, Rakta rohia, Sauri arak, Sckoranna mudela mucca, Sivappu, Takta rohita

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