*Persicaria maculosa
Erect herb to 60 cm high, ± glabrous. Leaves up to 8 cm long; antrorsely appressed hairs on main veins and margins; purple blotches often present in middle of upper surface. Petiole 0–7 mm long. Stipular sheath with cilia 2–3 mm long. Spikes 1–2.5 cm long, often interrupted at base. Perianth pink or paler. Weed of wasteland. Introd. from Europe. Redshank