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Prostrate Knotweed

Polygonum aviculare

Taxonomy

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

About

Polygonum aviculare or common knotgrass is a plant related to buckwheat and dock. It is also called prostrate knotweed, birdweed, pigweed and lowgrass. It is an annual found in fields and wasteland, with white flowers from June to October. It is widespread across many countries in temperate regions, apparently native to Eurasia and North America, naturalized in temperate parts of the Southern Hemisphere.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Prostrate Knotweed?
The scientific name of Prostrate Knotweed is Polygonum aviculare.
What is the conservation status of Prostrate Knotweed?
The Prostrate Knotweed has a conservation status of NNR.
What kingdom does Prostrate Knotweed belong to?
Prostrate Knotweed belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Prostrate Knotweed belong to?
Prostrate Knotweed belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Prostrate Knotweed belong to?
Prostrate Knotweed belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Prostrate Knotweed belong to?
Prostrate Knotweed belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
What family does Prostrate Knotweed belong to?
Prostrate Knotweed belongs to the family Polygonaceae.
What genus does Prostrate Knotweed belong to?
Prostrate Knotweed belongs to the genus Polygonum.