Halberdleaf Tearthumb (Persicaria arifolia)
Description
The tearthumbs get their name from the hooked prickles on the underside of the leaves. These prickles are strong enough to tear into flesh.Synonyms: Polygonum arifolium L.Family: buckwheat (Polygonaceae) Habitat: marshes, wet thickets Height: 2-4 feet Flower size: 1/8 inch across Flower color: pink or white Flowering time: July to October Origin: native
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Caryophyllales
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Family: Polygonaceae
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Genus: Persicaria
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