Question: I'm wondering what type of plant this is. It was found near Amherst in a wooded area.
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I'm wondering what type of plant this is. It was found near Amherst in a wooded area.
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Dear Bio462student11, you have photographed a species of Persicaria (smartweed). It is likely either Persicaria maculosa (lady's-thumb smartweed) or Persicaria longiseta (Oriental lady's-thumb smartweed). I would need to see details of the stipules to answer you with confidence--but hopefully narrowing down to those two chooses can help you complete the identification. Best wishes.
