Persicaria meisneriana

(Chamisso & Schlechtendal) M. Gómez

Anales Inst. Segunda Enseñ. 2: 278. 1896.

Common names: Mexican tearthumb
Basionym: Polygonum meisnerianum Chamisso & Schlechtendal Linnaea 3: 40. 1828
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 5. Treatment on page 578. Mentioned on page 576, 577.

Distribution

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Fla., Ga., La., S.C., Tex., Mexico, West Indies, Central America, South America, se Africa.

Discussion

Varieties 2 (1 in the flora).

Variety meisneriana has leaves with petioles 0.3–1 cm, blades prominently sagittate to hastate at bases, and ocreae usually moderately to densely pubescent. It is found only in South America (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay).

Selected References

None.

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