Genus Polygonum (Smartweeds) for the Garden
Karen Polygonum is a genus of flowering plants native to temperate regions and is in the knotweed family, Polygnaceae, that also includes rhubarb, buckwheat and many notorious weeds such as Pennsylvania…
Plant Profile: Mountain Fleece (Polygonum amplexicaule aka Persicaria amplexicaulis)
Mountain fleece is a clump forming herbaceous perennial native to the Himalayas and Pakistan where it grows in moist areas. It is a member of the knotweed family, Polygonaceae, that…