Asian jumpseed
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Asian jumpseed
Persicaria filiformis
The Asian jumpseed is a fun little plant that grows tall and has long, thin seeds that can jump when they are ripe! It loves to grow in shady spots and can be found in gardens and forests.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Asian jumpseed is a leafy perennial with broad, oval-shaped green leaves, often marked with a distinctive dark V-shaped chevron. Slender stems hold tiny, bead-like reddish-pink flowers arranged on long, delicate spikes.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCaryophyllalesFamilyPolygonaceaeGenusPersicaria
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its scientific name *Persicaria* means 'peach-like', referring to the shape of its leaves!
Its tiny flowers bloom on long, delicate stalks, resembling a string of sparkling pink or red beads!
Look closely for a dark 'V' or 'chevron' pattern on its leaves, like a secret code of the forest!
This plant often creates beautiful, dense carpets of foliage on the moist, shady forest floor.
Special abilities
Ability
Seed Sprinter
Asian jumpseed can forcefully eject its seeds, launching them several feet away to spread to new locations quickly.
Ability
Shadow Dweller
Asian jumpseed thrives in shady forest floors, using its broad leaves to efficiently capture limited sunlight for growth.
Ability
Leafy Warning Sign
Its leaves have a distinct V-shaped marking, which may deter hungry animals by mimicking insect damage or a warning.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.2-0.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late summer to fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
visits tiny flowers for nectar
eaten by
White-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus
browses its foliage in woodlands
eaten by
Great grey slug
Limax maximus
grazes on leaves in damp environments
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Fall Color
Fall color refers to the seasonal change in foliage pigmentation, primarily in deciduous plants, displaying vibrant hues.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always ask an adult before touching or picking plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Asian jumpseed?
30-90 cm
How wide does Asian jumpseed spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Asian jumpseed?
0.2-0.5 cm
When does Asian jumpseed bloom?
Late summer to fall
Is Asian jumpseed edible?
No
Is Asian jumpseed toxic?
None
What is Asian jumpseed's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Asian jumpseed pollinated?
Insect
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