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common bistort

Bistorta officinalis

Common bistort is a lovely plant with tall, pink flowers that bloom in spring and summer. It grows in wet places like meadows and along streams, making it a pretty sight for everyone to enjoy.

Lebensraum: Wetlands

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The common bistort has distinct, dense, pink, bottlebrush-like flower spikes that stand tall above large, oval, dark green leaves. Its unique S-shaped root distinguishes it visually from many other meadow plants, especially when observed closely.

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Interessante Fakten

Its name 'bistort' comes from Latin for 'twice twisted,' referring to its curvy root!

People once used its tough roots to make flour for baking during lean times!

Sometimes called 'Easter Ledge,' its leaves were a traditional springtime vegetable!

Spotting its pink flowers often signaled the best time for farmers to plant crops!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Rhizome Runner

Common bistort can rapidly spread using underground rhizomes, allowing it to colonize damp meadows and riverbanks effectively.

Fähigkeit

Edible Root Power

It has a starch-rich root that can be harvested and cooked, historically providing a valuable food source.

Fähigkeit

Pollinator Magnet

Its tight clusters of pink flowers provide abundant nectar, attracting many bees and butterflies to help with pollination.

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Twisted Anchor

Common bistort has a deeply embedded, S-shaped root, which provides strong anchorage and nutrient storage.

Maße und Details

Höhe
20-80 cm
Ausbreitung
30-50 cm
Blütengröße
0.2-0.4 cm
Blütezeit
Late spring to early summer
Essbar
Ja
Giftigkeit
Keine
Lebenszyklus
Mehrjährig
Bestäubungsmethode
Insekten

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

Honey bees gather nectar from its pink flowers.

pollinates

Buff-tailed bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

Bumblebees are important visitors, collecting nectar and pollen.

eaten by

Roe deer

Capreolus capreolus

Young leaves and shoots are occasionally browsed by deer.

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das höhe von common bistort?

20-80 cm

Was ist der/die/das ausbreitung von common bistort?

30-50 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütengröße von common bistort?

0.2-0.4 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütezeit von common bistort?

Late spring to early summer

Was ist der/die/das essbar von common bistort?

Ja

Was ist der/die/das giftigkeit von common bistort?

Keine

Was ist der/die/das lebenszyklus von common bistort?

Mehrjährig

Was ist der/die/das bestäubungsmethode von common bistort?

Insekten

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