HERBARIUM
OF
YALE UNIVERSITY

Herbarium of Yale University
Plants of Connecticut

*Persicaria punctata* (Elliott) Small

POLYGONACEAE

Location: United States. Connecticut. New Haven County.
North Branford. Linsley Pond, pond and bordering shoreline
and forest. [Yale Property] [Yale Natural Lands].

Lat. Long: 41.317071, -72.784674.

Description: Herb up to 1.3 m tall. Tepals white and covered
with glandular dots. Flowers and achenes exhibiting strong,
spicy sensation when chewed.

Patrick W. Sweeney 3701

2016-08-17

YU.254517