Bistort
- Product number: 331500
- Origin: Europe, North Asia
- Latin: Polygonum bistorta
The lanceolate leaf is large and grows profusely; the spikes of pink flowers emerge 50 cm above it. The plant owes its eerie name to its root, which is thick, cylindrical, and snakelike. This root contains large quantities of tannins and some anthraquinone. It is medicinal for mouth and throat inflammations. Give this perennial a moist spot.
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Latin: Polygonum bistorta
Dutch: Adderwortel
Also known as: Bloedkruid, Hertstong
English: Bistort
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- Flower colour: Pink
- Origin: Europe, North Asia
- Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
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- Winter hardy: Forst hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Polygonum bistorta
- Dutch: Bistort
- Also known as: Agrimony, Hart's-tongue fern
- English: Bistort
