Persicaria odorata
Common name
Vietnamese mint
Family
Polygonaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Herbs - Dicotyledons other than Composites
Conservation status
Not applicable
Flower colours
Red/Pink, White
Year naturalised
2006
Etymology
persicaria: Medieval name referring to the likeness of the leaves to a peach tree
odorata: Scented
Reason For Introduction
Vegetable (Asian salad herb)