Viviparous, indeed!

Bistorta vivipara, August 7, 2020

Bistorta vivipara, August 7, 2020

Common & scientific name
Alpine bistort, Bistorta vivipara

Family
Buckwheat, Polygonaceae

Location
Tabor Creek , 12,500

Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
"Vivipara" is Latin for "brings forth alive.” A viviparous plant reproduces from buds that form plantlets while still attached to the parent plant.  In the case of Bistorta vivipara, little red bulblets (that can be seen on the left side of the plant in the photo) are produced below and next to its small, white flowers.