Status: Exotic
Synonyms:
Polygonum buxiforme Small
Polygonum aviculare is a decumbent to prostrate thready plant with linear leaves that are
jointed near the stem. The flowers and fruit are spread out along the stem and are pointing upwards.
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Polygonum aviculare, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher, & Al Wheeler, Black Range, Meadow Creek, July 28, 2008
Polygonum aviculare, detail of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher, & Al Wheeler, Black Range, Meadow Creek, July 28, 2008
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