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American bistort

Bistorta bistortoides

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Caryophyllales ›Family: Polygonaceae ›Genus: Bistorta

About

Bistorta bistortoides (American bistort, western bistort, smokeweed, mountain meadow knotweed, mountain buckwheat or mountain meadow buckwheat) is a perennial herb in the buckwheat and knotweed family Polygonaceae. The species name remains unresolved.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American bistort?
The scientific name of American bistort is Bistorta bistortoides.
What kingdom does American bistort belong to?
American bistort belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does American bistort belong to?
American bistort belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does American bistort belong to?
American bistort belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does American bistort belong to?
American bistort belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
What family does American bistort belong to?
American bistort belongs to the family Polygonaceae.
What genus does American bistort belong to?
American bistort belongs to the genus Bistorta.