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Smartweed

Polygonum persicaria

Photo by Jacob Gorneau
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Field Notes

Description:

I think these are invasive, as the seem to have taken over the grass in the area. They had flowers similar to Eastern Redbuds.

Species ID Suggestions

Smartweed

Polygonum persicaria
JDP
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Comments (1)
Jacob Gorneau
Thanks John! Now I know why it takes over! It is a very smart weed! :)
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2012

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