About Bistorta amplexicaulis (D.Don) Greene
Bistorta amplexicaulis (D.Don) Greene, which has the synonym Persicaria amplexicaulis, is commonly known as red bistort or mountain fleece. It is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the buckwheat family, Polygonaceae. This plant is native to China, the Himalayas, and Pakistan. It is a herbaceous perennial that prefers damp growing conditions, and reaches 1.2 meters (4 feet) in both height and width. It produces pointed heart-shaped leaves that are downy on their undersides, and bears narrow spikes of rose-red or white flowers during the summer. Numerous cultivars, including 'Firetail', have been developed for use in gardening.
