OK Mr. Garg. Thank you.
Saroj Kasaju On Wed, Jan 28, 2026 at 5:07 PM J.M. Garg <[email protected]> wrote: > Yes, appears close as per images at > https://efloraofindia.com/efi/persicaria-microcephala/ > There is a closely related species as > https://efloraofindia.com/efi/persicaria-greuteriana/ > > Google AI give the following differences between the two: > *Persicaria greuteriana* and *Persicaria microcephala* are closely > related, often confused perennial knotweeds (Polygonaceae family) > originating from the Himalayas and Asia, with *P. greuteriana* previously > considered a variation of *P. microcephala*. *P. microcephala* (e.g., > 'Red Dragon') is known for variegated foliage and white flower heads, while > *P. > greuteriana* is a distinct species in some classifications. > Persicaria microcephala (Tiny-Head Knotweed) > <https://www.google.com/search?q=Persicaria+microcephala+%28Tiny-Head+Knotweed%29&rlz=1C1SQJL_enIN948IN948&oq=Persicaria+greuteriana+%2B+Persicaria+microcephala+%2B+difference&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRiPAjIHCAIQIRiPAtIBCjE4Njk5ajBqMTWoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&mstk=AUtExfBvCNnsyokt2YwEJZ4U2XB0o3bWmsNsSu_ofPqFD6_sK1mILG0wd94MvMuqfPw-tmw4ePrRW5M9QGzVhDBed9GIsb1WtMuyeRf7Aw8nRiUVPEpxXcNTDreUpQC6t2VGS0Ud8JyPT95xJHcTkHZP4gNFsd4oOTr51nPv1jZzg23Lrtg&csui=3&ved=2ahUKEwi1iMTUjq6SAxUfSGwGHWTTDbkQgK4QegQIAhAB> > > > - Characteristics: Perennial herb, 40-60 cm tall, with stout rhizomes > and erect/decumbent, branched stems. > - Flowers: Tiny white flowers in 5-7 mm diameter heads. > - Leaves: Often feature variegated, colorful patterns (especially in > 'Red Dragon'), often with a v-shaped mark. > - Habitat: Moist, boggy soil or beside water. > > Persicaria greuteriana > <https://www.google.com/search?q=Persicaria+greuteriana&rlz=1C1SQJL_enIN948IN948&oq=Persicaria+greuteriana+%2B+Persicaria+microcephala+%2B+difference&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRiPAjIHCAIQIRiPAtIBCjE4Njk5ajBqMTWoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&mstk=AUtExfBvCNnsyokt2YwEJZ4U2XB0o3bWmsNsSu_ofPqFD6_sK1mILG0wd94MvMuqfPw-tmw4ePrRW5M9QGzVhDBed9GIsb1WtMuyeRf7Aw8nRiUVPEpxXcNTDreUpQC6t2VGS0Ud8JyPT95xJHcTkHZP4gNFsd4oOTr51nPv1jZzg23Lrtg&csui=3&ved=2ahUKEwi1iMTUjq6SAxUfSGwGHWTTDbkQgK4QegQIBBAB> > > - Taxonomy: Accepted as a distinct species in some databases (e.g., > POWO), native to the Himalaya to China (Yunnan) and N. Thailand. > - Notes: Previously closely associated or confused with *P. > microcephala* (often referred to as *Persicaria wallichii* Meisn.). > - Habitat: Temperate biome. > > Differences > <https://www.google.com/search?q=Differences&rlz=1C1SQJL_enIN948IN948&oq=Persicaria+greuteriana+%2B+Persicaria+microcephala+%2B+difference&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRiPAjIHCAIQIRiPAtIBCjE4Njk5ajBqMTWoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&mstk=AUtExfBvCNnsyokt2YwEJZ4U2XB0o3bWmsNsSu_ofPqFD6_sK1mILG0wd94MvMuqfPw-tmw4ePrRW5M9QGzVhDBed9GIsb1WtMuyeRf7Aw8nRiUVPEpxXcNTDreUpQC6t2VGS0Ud8JyPT95xJHcTkHZP4gNFsd4oOTr51nPv1jZzg23Lrtg&csui=3&ved=2ahUKEwi1iMTUjq6SAxUfSGwGHWTTDbkQgK4QegQIBhAB> > > - Taxonomic Status: *P. greuteriana* is listed as an accepted, > separate species, whereas *P. microcephala* is a well-known, widely > cultivated, and often variegated species. > - Morphology: Galasso noted *P. greuteriana* as a possible variation > of *P. microcephala*, suggesting high similarity, though they may have > different hairiness on the stems or bracts (ocreae). > - Usage: *P. microcephala* 'Red Dragon' is popular in horticulture for > its foliage > > > On Thu, 8 Jan 2026 at 15:09, Saroj Kasaju <[email protected]> wrote: > >> *Persicaria microcephala *(Wall. ex D.Don) Sasaki ?? >> >> Thank you. >> >> Saroj Kasaju >> >> >> On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 7:34 PM Saroj Kasaju <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> Dear Ritesh sir, >>> >>> I am afraid the flowering pattern and >>> leaf pattern/ shape looks different to >>> P. hydropiper. >>> >>> Thank you. >>> >>> Saroj Kasaju >>> >>> On Wed, Nov 1, 2017 at 8:48 PM, Saroj Kasaju <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Dear Mr. Garg, >>>> >>>> It is not yet properly identified so far I guess ! >>>> >>>> Thank you. >>>> >>>> Saroj Kasaju >>>> >>>> On Wed, Nov 1, 2017 at 8:39 PM, J.M. Garg <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I think same as in another thread >>>>> <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topicsearchin/indiantreepix/subject$3ASK362$20AND$20subject$3A02FEB-2017$3AID/indiantreepix/Kvu98rJNOh8> >>>>> >>>>> On 16 October 2017 at 21:33, Saroj Kasaju <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Dear Ritesh Ji, >>>>>> >>>>>> Does not it look like SK362 02FEB-2017:ID ?? >>>>>> >>>>>> Thank you. >>>>>> >>>>>> Saroj Kasaju >>>>>> >>>>>> On Mon, Oct 16, 2017 at 10:30 AM, J.M. Garg <[email protected]> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >>>>>>> From: "Saroj Kasaju" <[email protected]> >>>>>>> Date: 04-May-2017 11:35 PM >>>>>>> Subject: SK501 04 MAY-2017:ID >>>>>>> To: "efloraofindia" <[email protected]>, "J.M. Garg" < >>>>>>> [email protected]> >>>>>>> Cc: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Dear Members, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Location: Soureni, Mirik, India >>>>>>> Date: 21 April 2017 >>>>>>> Altitude: 4400 ft. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Persicaria ...??? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thank you. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Saroj Kasaju >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> With regards, >>>>> J.M.Garg >>>>> >>>>> 'Creating awareness of Indian Flora & Fauna' >>>>> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Jmgarg1> >>>>> >>>>> Winner of Wipro-NFS Sparrow Awards 2014 for efloraofindia >>>>> <https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/award-for-efloraofindia> >>>>> . >>>>> >>>>> For identification, learning, discussion & documentation of Indian >>>>> Flora, please visit/ join our Efloraofindia Google e-group >>>>> <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/indiantreepix> (largest in >>>>> the world- around 2800 members & 2,65,000 messages on 31.3.17) or >>>>> Efloraofindia >>>>> website <https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/> (with a >>>>> species database of more than 12,000 species & 2,50,000 images). >>>>> >>>>> The whole world uses my Image Resource >>>>> <http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:J.M.Garg> of more than a >>>>> thousand species & eight thousand images of Birds, Butterflies, Plants >>>>> etc. >>>>> (arranged alphabetically & place-wise). 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