Pennsylvania smartweed
Common Name:
smartweed, Pennsylvania
Scientific Name:
Polygonum pensylvanicum
Family:
Polygonaceae
Lifecycle:
Annual
Features
Leaves lanceolate to slightly ovate often with a prominent dark watermark. Ocrea present with no fringe of hairs. Inflorescence a spike at apex of stem, pink.
Description
Ocrea inclosing stem at leaf nodes is a prominent characteristic of Polygonums. Common in areas with greater soil moisture.