Polygonum paronychia
Beach Knotweed, Black Knotweed
Other regional names: Dune Knotweed
- Dune Knotweed
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Polygonum paronychia (commonly known as Beach Knotweed or Black Knotweed) is a shrub within the Polygonaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
British Columbia, California, Oregon, Washington