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Polygonum boreale

Northern Knotgrass, Northern Knotweed
Also known as: Polygonum arenastrum subsp. boreale (Lange) Á.Löve +4 more
  • Polygonum arenastrum subsp. boreale (Lange) Á.Löve
  • Polygonum aviculare subsp. boreale (Lange) Karlsson
  • Polygonum aviculare subsp. boreale Lange
  • Polygonum aviculare var. boreale Lange
  • Polygonum heterophyllum subsp. boreale (Lange) Á.Löve & D.Löve
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Polygonum boreale (commonly known as Northern Knotgrass or Northern Knotweed) is an annual within the Polygonaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia, Europe, and North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE, NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, Northern Europe, Russian Far East, Siberia, Subarctic America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Finland, Føroyar, Great Britain, Greenland, Iceland, Kamchatka, Khabarovsk, Kuril Is., Labrador, Magadan, Norway, Primorye, Sakhalin, Sweden, West Siberia

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)
Svalbard

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