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Bistorta Amplexicaulis (D. Don) Greene, or known as the Mountain Fleece, or Red Bistort, is a large, herbaceous flowering plant, that is native to the west Himalayas. Also is found in Pakistan regions of the Himalayas. It is a part of the Polygonaceae family tree, or otherwise known as the buckwheat family. This plant used to be known by the synonymous name of Polygonum amplexicaule. This name is latin, based on its twisted shape, as well as the orientation of the leaves around the stems.

Description
Bistorta Amplexicaulis (D. Don) Greene, or known as the Mountain Fleece, or Red Bistort, is a large, herbaceous flowering plant. A plant that is known to be a nice addition to the cutting garden. Is grown to about 3-4 feet tall, and has opposite positioning long spiky-leaves that could be as long as 4-6 inches long, plus bell-shaped tiny, rose-red to white flowers bloom. They are bloomed throughout the summer seasons to early autumn seasons. The Red Bistort enjoys mostly a sunny and moist setting, whereas its red, long-blooming flowers bloom all summer on tall spikes.

Taxonomy
Bistorta amplexicaulis, is a part of the Polygonaceae family. Also known as the buckwheat family. It was first discovered in an wasteland in Brussel in 1966. It is a part of the Plantae kingdom, Caryophyllales Juss. ex Bercht. & J. Presl order, and the Bistorta Mill. Genus. The name “Bistort” is latin, in which it means twice-twisted which represent the s-shapedness of the plants root. The word “amplexicaulis” means the clasping or the embracing of the stem, in reference to the leaves that are grown in and around the stem.

Distribution and Habitat
It's an herbaceous perpetual that generally grows in a thick leafy mound to around 3-4 feet tall and as wide in a span of 2-5 years. It's native to China, the Himalayas, and Pakistan. The flowers are blossomed between the months of June through September and produce itty-bitty flowers that are occasionally red and white colored. The spikes are thin, and long- stalked spikes, which are occasionally upward to 4 inches long. Opposite, ovate to lanceolate green leaves up to 6 inches long, which are slightly puckered, and has a veritably sharp tip. The Leaves are distinctively stem-clasping, with leaf stipules cladding the stem, giving the stem a conjoint appearance at each leaf node. Plants frequently form large clumps over time. In the most optimal growing setting, the plant priovdes a good ground cover. The plant isn't invasive, but occasionally self- seeding may come about. The number of plants has been rising in numerous sites, such as in forestland areas and on rough ground areas.

Uses or Culture
The roots, as well as the leaves of the Bistorta amplexicaulis plant provide a lot of medicinal help. In some countries and regions of the world such as Swat Kohistan, the plant is used for curing ulcer, rhematic pain, backache, gout and used for eyesight. Bistorta amplexicaulis is also considered in some cases used as a means to purify blood. It is also used for decoction and leaf paste are used to cure wounds, relieves dysentery and cause abortion.