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Wasserpfeffer

Persicaria hydropiper

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (Bhutan, Singapore), Europe (5 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇹 Bhutan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇸🇬 Singapore

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

German Wasserpfeffer

Similar Species in Persicaria

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Ampfer-Knöterich
Persicaria lapathifolia
Least Concern
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Durchwachsener Knöterich
Persicaria perfoliata
Not Evaluated
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Floh-Knöterich
Persicaria maculosa
Least Concern
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Kleiner Knöterich
Persicaria minor
Least Concern
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Kopf-Knöterich
Persicaria capitata
Not Evaluated
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Milder Knöterich
Persicaria mitis
Not Evaluated
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Nepal-Knöterich
Persicaria nepalensis
Not Evaluated
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Orient-Knöterich, Östlicher K.
Persicaria orientalis
Not Evaluated
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Dicots
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Nelkenartige
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Polygonaceae
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Persicaria
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wasserpfeffer?
The scientific name of Wasserpfeffer is Persicaria hydropiper. It belongs to the genus Persicaria.
What is the conservation status of Wasserpfeffer?
Wasserpfeffer (Persicaria hydropiper) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Wasserpfeffer live?
Wasserpfeffer is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Bhutan, Singapore), Europe (5 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Bhutan, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Finland, Portugal, Singapore, Sweden, United States.
What family does Wasserpfeffer belong to?
Wasserpfeffer (Persicaria hydropiper) belongs to the genus Persicaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Polygonaceae.
Is Wasserpfeffer endangered?
No, Wasserpfeffer (Persicaria hydropiper) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Wasserpfeffer belong to?
Wasserpfeffer (Persicaria hydropiper) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Wasserpfeffer?
The closest relatives of Wasserpfeffer in the genus Persicaria include Ampfer-Knöterich, Durchwachsener Knöterich, Floh-Knöterich, Kleiner Knöterich, Kopf-Knöterich.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Persicaria — 20 Species

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Ampfer-Knöterich
Persicaria lapathifolia
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Durchwachsener Knöterich
Persicaria perfoliata
NE 🐾
Floh-Knöterich
Persicaria maculosa
LC 🐾
Kleiner Knöterich
Persicaria minor
LC 🐾
Kopf-Knöterich
Persicaria capitata
NE 🐾
Milder Knöterich
Persicaria mitis
NE 🐾
Nepal-Knöterich
Persicaria nepalensis
NE 🐾
Orient-Knöterich, Östlicher K.
Persicaria orientalis
NE 🐾
Pennsylvanischer Knöterich
Persicaria pensylvanica
NE 🐾
Wasserknöterich
Persicaria amphibia
LC
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Wasserpfeffer
Persicaria hydropiper
LC
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False Water-Pepper
Persicaria hydropiperoides
LC 🐾
American Tearthumb
Persicaria sagittata
LC 🐾
Bristly Lady'S Thumb
Persicaria longiseta
NE 🐾
Asian Jumpseed
Persicaria filiformis
NE 🐾
Halberd-Leaved Tear-Thumb
Persicaria arifolia
LC 🐾
stout smartweed
Persicaria robustior
LC 🐾
Denseflower knotweed
Persicaria glabra
LC 🐾
willow-weed
Persicaria decipiens
NE 🐾
Hairy Knotweed
Persicaria attenuata
LC
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