User:10Jazmyn01/Persicaria sagittata



= Persicaria sagittata = Common names of Persicaria sagittata are American tearthumb, Arrow-leaf tearthumb, and arrow-vine. They are native to both North-America and East Asia and they exist as two different varieties. The growth is annual, scandent and becomes branched. == Description == Persicaria sagittata can be identified by its prickled stem that's roughly 3-20 dm tall. The stem is green has prickles along it and matures to a reddish purple color. The flower of the plant are white or pink, and are arranged in clusters.

== Taxonomy == Persicaria sagittata is a part of the Polygonaceae family, its genus is Persicaria and species is P. sagittata. Persicaria are typically herbaceous flowering plants.

== Distribution and Habitat == Variables of this species grows in both North America and East Asia. The structure of the species is different depending on where its located. They are found in damp meadow-like areas and along bodies of water.

Other Uses
This plant has been used in in Indonesian medicinal purposes to treat internal problems such a diarrhea, bur scientist have not further looked into more usages.