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German Knotgrass

Scleranthus annuus

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Field Notes

Description:

Tiny plant with spike-like leaves and tiny green flowers.

Habitat:

Sears Bellows County Park, New York. Wooded campground area (Oak and Pitch Pine).

Notes:

Used for medicinal remedies. Non-native to North America and considered invasive in some areas.

Reference Links:

Scleranthus annuus, Scleranthus annuus Knawel PFAF Plant Database

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The Wildflowers of New York State
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Edible and Useful Plants of the East

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PublishedJune 17, 2013

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