Polygonum erectum
Devil's Shoestring, Erect Knotweed
Other regional names: Leathery Knotweed +2 more
- Leathery Knotweed
- Striate Knotweed
- Wireweed
Also known as: Polygonum aviculare var. erectum (L.) Ledeb. +2 more
- Polygonum aviculare var. erectum (L.) Ledeb.
- Polygonum aviculare var. erectum (L.) Roth ex Meisn.
- Polygonum crassicaule Raf.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Polygonum erectum (commonly known as Devil's Shoestring or Erect Knotweed) is a plant belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Alberta, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Québec, Rhode I., Saskatchewan, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming