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Alpine Bistort
Bistorta vivipara
(formerly Polygonum viviparum)

Alpine Bistort (Bistorta vivipara) Other scientific names: Polygonum viviparum

Family: Smartweed Family (Polygonaceae)

Flowers: Summer;  White;  5 parts (petals)

Leaves: Alternate, Entire

Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 192   

Native/Non-native: Native

Photographs: 48 photographs available, of which 3 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Alpine Bistort (Bistorta vivipara)

The flower stalk of Alpine Bistort.

Alpine Bistort (Bistorta vivipara)

An Alpine Bistort plant.

Alpine Bistort (Bistorta vivipara)

Alpine Bistort in its habitat.