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Persicaria maculosa (formerly known as Polygonum persicaria; Polygonaceae) 3:591

 
Persicaria maculosa (Redshank or Jesus Plant) is a weed of open weedy places. It is an ascending or erect herb which is more or less hairless. The leaves are narrow ovate, and about 3-8cm by 8-15mm, often with dark purplish blotches. The spike is dense and about 1-2.5cm long by 7-10 mm wide.
 
 

  

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