Persicaria nepalensis is a perennial 10-40cm tall found
on pathways that run between rice fields or at damp locations in
mountainous regions. The stems branch well and spread out sideways,
inclined to become reddish. Leaves are of alternate phyllotaxis,
each 1-5cm long, oval with the bases wedge-shaped, and their
petioles have wings spreading out to become a pair of ears-like and
embrace the branches. Flowers are abundant on the branch tops and
leaf axils. Bloom time: August-October. |