| Wildflower Information for Persicaria lapathifolia | |
|---|---|
| Common name(s) | Pale smartweed |
| Family | Polygonaceae (Smartweed family) |
| Flowers | color: white petals: five |
| Leaves | alternate |
| Lifecycle | annual |
| Peak bloom period | August to September |
| Origin | native |
Wildflowers of the National Capital Region
Discovering wildflowers in Maryland, Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia
Persicaria lapathifolia
Common name: Pale smartweed