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pink knotweed

Persicaria capitata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Caryophyllales ›Family: Polygonaceae ›Genus: Persicaria

About

Persicaria capitata, the pink-headed persicaria, pinkhead smartweed, pink knotweed, Japanese knotweed, or pink bubble persicaria, is an Asian species of plants in the Persicaria genus within the buckwheat family. It is native to Asia (China, Indian Subcontinent, Indochina) and grown as an ornamental in other countries. It has become naturalized in Australia, South Africa and a few scattered locations in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pink knotweed?
The scientific name of pink knotweed is Persicaria capitata.
What kingdom does pink knotweed belong to?
pink knotweed belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does pink knotweed belong to?
pink knotweed belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does pink knotweed belong to?
pink knotweed belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does pink knotweed belong to?
pink knotweed belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
What family does pink knotweed belong to?
pink knotweed belongs to the family Polygonaceae.
What genus does pink knotweed belong to?
pink knotweed belongs to the genus Persicaria.