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Bistorta bistortoides

Plants

Family: Polygonaceae · Genus: Bistorta

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Bistorta bistortoides, commonly called western bistort, is a perennial herb in the buckwheat family. It grows mainly in the western United States, but also extends into small areas of southern Canada and northern Mexico. It is an edible plant that is part of the traditional diet of native peoples.

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Growing details and traits for Bistorta bistortoides in the Library.

No cultivars in the Library yet — the full profile above covers the species itself.