Polygonum maritimum
Sea Knotgrass
Also known as: Avicularia maritima (L.) Didr. +8 more
- Avicularia maritima (L.) Didr.
- Centinodia maritima (L.) Fourr.
- Polygonum aviculare Bertero ex Meisn.
- Polygonum chilense K.Koch
- Polygonum littorale Loret & Barrandon, 1876
- Polygonum maritimum Cham. & Schltdl.
- Polygonum maritimum var. chilense (K.Koch) Skottsb.
- Polygonum maritimum var. confusum Rouy
- Polygonum maritimum var. roseum Pursh
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Polygonum maritimum (commonly known as Sea Knotgrass) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Macaronesia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southern Africa, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Great Britain, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, Netherlands, Palestine, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Chile Central, Chile South, Falkland Is., Pakistan, West Himalaya