Question: I'm a volunteer docent at Quincy Bog Natural Area in Rumney NH. I came across this plant today in a …
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Question
I'm a volunteer docent at Quincy Bog Natural Area in Rumney NH. I came across this plant today in a dry area at the edge of the Bog's parking lot. Can you identify what it is or point me in the right direction?
Answer
Dear gdewolf, your plant is a species of Persicaria (smartweed), in the Polygonaceae (knotweed family). I can't see the details that I need in order to tell you exactly which species it is. I would need to see details of the flowers and the tubular stipules in order to identify it for you. Best wishes.
