Family:

Polygonaceae

Habitat:

Ruderal meadow

Growth habit:

herbaceous

Plant size:

10-40 cm

Flower colour:

pink - red

Flowering time

March-September

Leaf characteristics:

alternate, different leaves at the base and in the upper part of the plant

Flower characteristics:

small, 2 to 3 spike-like in the axils of the stipule sheaths

Fruits:

Nut

Special features:

The plant has four subspecies and is very variable.