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Water-Pepper

Persicaria hydropiper

Least Concern

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (thực vật)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Bộ Cẩm chướng)
Family
Polygonaceae
Genus
Persicaria
Species
Persicaria hydropiper (Water-Pepper)

Names in Other Languages

German Wasserpfeffer

Similar Species in Persicaria

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American Tearthumb
Persicaria sagittata
Least Concern
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Amphibious Bistort
Persicaria amphibia
Least Concern
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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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Kiss Me Over The Garden Gate
Persicaria orientalis
Not Evaluated
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Nepal Knotweed
Persicaria nepalensis
Not Evaluated
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Asian Jumpseed
Persicaria filiformis
Not Evaluated
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American Jumpseed
Persicaria virginiana
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Water-Pepper?
The scientific name of Water-Pepper is Persicaria hydropiper. It belongs to the genus Persicaria.
What is the conservation status of Water-Pepper?
Water-Pepper (Persicaria hydropiper) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Water-Pepper live?
Water-Pepper 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 Water-Pepper belong to?
Water-Pepper (Persicaria hydropiper) belongs to the genus Persicaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Polygonaceae.
Is Water-Pepper endangered?
No, Water-Pepper (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 Water-Pepper belong to?
Water-Pepper (Persicaria hydropiper) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (thực vật).
What are the closest relatives of Water-Pepper?
The closest relatives of Water-Pepper in the genus Persicaria include American Jumpseed, American Tearthumb, Amphibious Bistort, Asiatic tearthumb, Bristly Lady'S Thumb.

Native Range — 10 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 🐾
Asiatic tearthumb
Persicaria perfoliata
NE 🐾
Bristly Lady'S Thumb
Persicaria longiseta
NE 🐾
Kiss Me Over The Garden Gate
Persicaria orientalis
NE 🐾
Nepal Knotweed
Persicaria nepalensis
NE 🐾
Asian Jumpseed
Persicaria filiformis
NE 🐾
Pennsylvania Knotweed
Persicaria pensylvanica
NE 🐾
Halberd-Leaved Tear-Thumb
Persicaria arifolia
LC 🐾
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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Water-Pepper
Persicaria hydropiper
LC
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Denseflower knotweed
Persicaria glabra
LC 🐾
willow-weed
Persicaria decipiens
NE 🐾
Hairy Knotweed
Persicaria attenuata
LC 🐾
Curlytop Knotweed
Persicaria lapathifolia
LC
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