Persicaria glabra (Willd.) M. Gmez

Smartweed

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Family - Polygonaceae

Stems - No info. yet.

	Roots arising from the nodes of the stem.
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	Stem and ocrea.
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Leaves - No info. yet.

	Pressed leaves.
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Inflorescence - No info. yet.

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Flowers - No info. yet.

	Flowers.
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Flowering - August - October.

Habitat - Low wet woods and swamps.

Origin - Native to the Southeastern U.S. and Central and South America.

Other info. - This robust species can be found in a few counties of extreme Southeastern Missouri. The plant likes wet conditions. P. glabra can be identified in the field by its habitat, large leaves, robust stems (which root at the nodes), and its dense flower clusters. In warmer climates the plant can form large colonies by means of stolons and rhizomes.

Photographs taken off Hwy 60, Yeehaw Junction, FL., 2-13-03.