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red bistort
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red bistort
Bistorta amplexicaulis
Red bistort is a beautiful plant with tall, pinkish-red flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in grassy areas and is loved by butterflies and bees!
Habitat: Mountain regions
Appearance
The red bistort has striking upright spikes of small, vibrant rosy-pink to crimson flowers that look like tiny bottle brushes. Its broad, pointed leaves are often a rich green, forming dense clumps.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCaryophyllalesFamilyPolygonaceaeGenusBistorta
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its common name "bistort" means "twice twisted" because of its root shape.
This super tough plant can even grow high up in cold mountain areas!
Wow! The plant's roots were once used to make a red dye!
Young red bistort leaves can be cooked and eaten like spinach!
Special abilities
Ability
Rhizome Power
Red bistort can spread widely using strong underground stems called rhizomes, helping it form big colonies.
Ability
Nectar Beacon
Its bright pink flower spikes act like a colorful sign, drawing in helpful insects for pollination.
Ability
High-Altitude Hero
Red bistort has adapted to grow in cool mountain meadows, surviving where many other plants can't.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-120 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.2-0.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to Fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
honey bee
Apis mellifera
Honey bees collect nectar and pollen from its flowers.
pollinates
buff-tailed bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Bumblebees are important visitors, helping spread its pollen.
eaten by
roe deer
Capreolus capreolus
Roe deer sometimes browse on its leaves in natural habitats.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Mountain
This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.
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Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch plants unless a grown-up says it's okay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is red bistort?
30-120 cm
How wide does red bistort spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on red bistort?
0.2-0.5 cm
When does red bistort bloom?
Summer to Fall
Is red bistort edible?
Yes
Is red bistort toxic?
None
What is red bistort's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is red bistort pollinated?
Insect
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