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Common bistort (Polygonum bistorta) is a common wild flower
that is found throughout Europe. Alternative names include:
The latin name 'bistorta' and the common name 'snakeweed' refer to the twisted appearance of the roor. The plant was used to make a bitter pudding in Lent from a combination of the plant's leaves, oatmeal, egg and other herbs.
Common bistort Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Polygonales
Family: Polygonaceae
Genus: Persicaria
Species: bistorta Binomial name Polygonum bistorta