Polygonum utahense explained

Polygonum utahense, the Utah knotweed, is an unresolved name for a putative North American species of plants in the buckwheat family.[1] It has been found only in the States of Utah and Arizona in the southwestern United States.[2]

Polygonum utahense is a herb up to 50cm (20inches) tall. Stems are green or brown, not wiry. Leaves are narrow, up to 4cm (02inches) long. Flowers are pink or white.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Plant List: Polygonum . 2013 . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Missouri Botanic Garden .
  2. http://bonap.net/MapGallery/County/Polygonum%20utahense.png Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
  3. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=250060764 Flora of North America, Polygonum utahense Brenckle & Cottam, 1940. Utah knotweed

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