Question: This solitary plant was found on a rotting woodpile in central MA. Second picture for scale. Thanks in advance for …
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Question
This solitary plant was found on a rotting woodpile in central MA. Second picture for scale. Thanks in advance for help with ID!
Answer
Dear Quinn, this appears to be a species of Persicaria (smartweed). Based on what I can see, it looks most like Persicaria pensylvanica (Pensylvania smartweed), a species that normally grows in wetlands. I am not 100% certain because some features I cannot see, but this is where I would start my search. Best wishes.
