Pink-head Knotweed

This is 'Himetsurusoba' or pink-head knotweed. The botanical name is Polygonum capitatum or Persicaria capitata.







This plant originates from Himalayan region. The stalks spread horizontally, so this plant can be used as a ground-cover plant.


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Japanese character(s) (kanji)
* Himetsurusoba : 姫蔓蕎麦