Persicaria (Red Leg, Redshank, Pale Persicaria, Lady's Thumb)

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  • Common Name: Persicaria (Red Leg, Redshank, Pale Persicaria, Lady's Thumb)
  • Latin Name: Persicaria maculosa; Persicaria lapathifolia
  • Family Name: Polygonaceae
Persicaria is a member of the Polygonaceae family where many members contain oxalic acid which binds with calcium, thus preventing absorption.  It is also a diuretic so best avoided. 

Although a wild flower, Persicaria is often cultivated and grown in UK gardens. See also Knotweed, Bistort and Red Bistort.

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