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Questions and Answers: 2021

Question: Can you identify this- growing in upland wooded area in CT?

  • Question

    Can you identify this- growing in upland wooded area in CT?

    Answer

    Dear Grace121, the leaves look like those of Persicaria virginiana (jumpseed). It has relatively broad leaves for a species of smartweed and frequently shows the reddish chevrons on the leaf blades. Best wishes.