Bistorta officinalis Delarbre
Bistorta officinalis
Bistorta officinalis, commonly known as bistort or common bistort, is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 80 centimeters tall and 90 centimeters wide. It has a thick, twisted rootstock, basal foliage with winged stalks, and triangular upper leaves. The inflorescence is a spike with rose-pink flowers that bloom from June to July.
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Caryophyllales
Polygonaceae
Bistorta
The roots of Bistorta officinalis contain tannic and gallic acids, which have astringent properties. These compounds are used in traditional medicine for treating wounds and as an astringent.
Traditionally, Bistorta officinalis has been used medicinally for its root's astringent properties. It is also known for its use in making puddings, particularly in Northern England during Lent. The roots and leaves can be steamed or boiled as a vegetable.
June to July
20 to 80 centimeters
Rose-pink
Moist meadows, nutrient-rich wooded swamps, forest edges, wetlands, parks, gardens, and disturbed ground.
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