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An aquatic plant found in shallow waters along, lakes, ponds and ditches. The pink, spiky, flower clusters rise above the green foliage and long stems which may creep, float or grow erect before rooting at the stem nodes.
"Persica" is a latin word meaning "peach" and "aria" means pertaining to, which is referring to the similarity of the leaves.
Persicaria amphibia are adaptable to various levels of water, including the ability to survive short periods of drought. They are suitable for naturalizing in storm sewer ponds and runoff ditches where water availability is inconsistent. Both terrestrial and aquatic versions may take on very different appearances.