Persicaria dichotoma
Polygonaceae
- Range
- The Ryukyu Islands(south of Tanegashima), Taiwan, southern China, Southeast Asia, India, and Australia
This annual plant grows in the shallows of wetlands around ponds. It reaches a height of 20 to 50 cm and produces small white flowers from summer to winter. The Japanese name, meaning "eel grabber," comes from the downward-facing barbs on its stems, which enable one to grip even slimy eels.
Habitat of This Animal:
B:Forest along the mountain ridge - B1:Forest near the settlement
Most of the forests in Tokunoshima Island are secondary forests that were once cleared in the past. Especially near the settlements, there are forests that have become well-lit thanks to recent pruning. Remains of paths, charcoal kilns, and fields form a reminder of the relationship between people and nature. Such forests accessible from settlements are inhabited by many living creatures fond of the well-lit environment.
This B1:Forest near the settlement