Bistort

Bistort is a herbaceous plant of Eurasian region. Its roots are twisted. It grows a spike of flesh-coloured flowers. The plant is known for its medicinal quality and its roots are sometimes used as medicine. It belongs to the genus Polygonum, and the family Polygonaceae. One of its several species is Polygonum bistorta, which is also grown as an ornamental garden plant in several part of the world.

Nearby pages
Bistoury, Bistro, Bisulphate, Bisulphide, Bisulphite, Bit