persicaria

/ (ˌpɜːsɪˈkɛərɪə) /

another name for red shank

Words nearby persicaria

Here is a young one on this leaf of persicaria; do you see it?

Country Walks of a Naturalist with His Children |W. Houghton
It feeds in July and August on broom, dyer's greenweed (Genista tinctoria), persicaria, and other low plants.

The Moths of the British Isles, First Series |Richard South
The leaves of persicaria, also, are often selected by the female newt for the purpose of depositing her eggs.

Country Walks of a Naturalist with His Children |W. Houghton
But two or three of the Persicaria tribe are still in flower, and also some of the Goosefoots.

Mirror of the Months |Peter George Patmore

It feeds in July and August on orach (Atriplex), persicaria, knot-grass, and will also eat dock.

The Moths of the British Isles, First Series |Richard South