Bistorta bistortoides
American Bistort, Smokeweed
Other regional names: Western Bistort
- Western Bistort
Also known as: Bistorta bernardina (Greene) Greene +18 more
- Bistorta bernardina (Greene) Greene
- Bistorta bistortoides var. oblongifolia (Meisn.) Moldenke
- Bistorta calophylla Greene
- Bistorta cephalophora (Greene) Greene
- Bistorta glastifolia (Greene) Greene
- Bistorta jejuna (Greene) Greene
- Bistorta leptophylla Greene
- Bistorta lilacina Greene
- Bistorta linearifolia (Greene) Greene
- Bistorta scaberula Greene
- Bistorta vulcanica (Greene) Greene
- Persicaria bistortoides (Pursh) H.R.Hinds
- Polygonum bernardinum Greene
- Polygonum bistorta var. linearifolium S.Watson
- Polygonum bistorta var. oblongifolium Meisn.
- Polygonum bistortoides var. linearifolium (S.Watson) Small
- Polygonum bistortoides var. oblongifolium (Meisn.) H.St.John
- Polygonum calophyllum (Greene) Fedde
- Polygonum cephalophorum Greene
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Bistorta bistortoides (commonly known as American bistort or Smokeweed) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Mexico Northeast, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming