11,385 observationsEndangered
alpine bistort
Bistorta vivipara
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Caryophyllales ›Family: Polygonaceae ›Genus: Bistorta
About
Persicaria vivipara is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant in the knotweed and buckwheat family Polygonaceae, commonly known as alpine bistort. Scientific synonyms include Bistorta vivipara and Polygonum viviparum. It is common all over the high Arctic through Europe, North America, and temperate and tropical Asia. Its range stretches further south in high mountainous areas such as the Alps, Carpathians, Pyrenees, Caucasus, and the Tibetan Plateau.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of alpine bistort is Bistorta vivipara.
- alpine bistort belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- alpine bistort belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- alpine bistort belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- alpine bistort belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
- alpine bistort belongs to the family Polygonaceae.
- alpine bistort belongs to the genus Bistorta.