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Halberd-Leaved Tear-Thumb

Persicaria arifolia

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada and United States.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French renouée à feuilles d'arum

Similar Species in Persicaria

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American Jumpseed
Persicaria virginiana
Not Evaluated
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American Tearthumb
Persicaria sagittata
Least Concern
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Amphibious Bistort
Persicaria amphibia
Least Concern
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Asian Jumpseed
Persicaria filiformis
Not Evaluated
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Asiatic tearthumb
Persicaria perfoliata
Not Evaluated
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Bristly Lady'S Thumb
Persicaria longiseta
Not Evaluated
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Curlytop Knotweed
Persicaria lapathifolia
Least Concern
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Denseflower knotweed
Persicaria glabra
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Halberd-Leaved Tear-Thumb?
The scientific name of Halberd-Leaved Tear-Thumb is Persicaria arifolia. It belongs to the genus Persicaria.
What is the conservation status of Halberd-Leaved Tear-Thumb?
Halberd-Leaved Tear-Thumb (Persicaria arifolia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Halberd-Leaved Tear-Thumb live?
Halberd-Leaved Tear-Thumb is found in Distributed across Canada and United States.. Countries include Canada, United States.
What family does Halberd-Leaved Tear-Thumb belong to?
Halberd-Leaved Tear-Thumb (Persicaria arifolia) belongs to the genus Persicaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Polygonaceae.
Is Halberd-Leaved Tear-Thumb endangered?
No, Halberd-Leaved Tear-Thumb (Persicaria arifolia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Halberd-Leaved Tear-Thumb belong to?
Halberd-Leaved Tear-Thumb (Persicaria arifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Halberd-Leaved Tear-Thumb?
The closest relatives of Halberd-Leaved Tear-Thumb in the genus Persicaria include American Jumpseed, American Tearthumb, Amphibious Bistort, Asian Jumpseed, Asiatic tearthumb.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Persicaria — 20 Species

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American Jumpseed
Persicaria virginiana
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American Tearthumb
Persicaria sagittata
LC 🐾
Amphibious Bistort
Persicaria amphibia
LC 🐾
Asian Jumpseed
Persicaria filiformis
NE 🐾
Asiatic tearthumb
Persicaria perfoliata
NE 🐾
Bristly Lady'S Thumb
Persicaria longiseta
NE 🐾
Curlytop Knotweed
Persicaria lapathifolia
LC 🐾
Denseflower knotweed
Persicaria glabra
LC 🐾
Dotted Knotweed
Persicaria punctata
LC 🐾
False Water-Pepper
Persicaria hydropiperoides
LC 🐾
Hairy Knotweed
Persicaria attenuata
LC
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Halberd-Leaved Tear-Thumb
Persicaria arifolia
LC
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Kiss Me Over The Garden Gate
Persicaria orientalis
NE 🐾
Nepal Knotweed
Persicaria nepalensis
NE 🐾
Pennsylvania Knotweed
Persicaria pensylvanica
NE 🐾
Pinkhead smartweed
Persicaria capitata
NE 🐾
small water-pepper
Persicaria minor
LC 🐾
Spotted ladysthumb
Persicaria maculosa
LC 🐾
stout smartweed
Persicaria robustior
LC 🐾
tasteless water-pepper
Persicaria mitis
NE
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