Swaziland's Alien Plants Database

Persicaria lapathifolia (L.) Gray (Polygonum lapathifolium) POLYGONACEAE curlytop knotweed Unknown, Potential minor problem species Origin: Growth Form: Herb Plant Description: An annual plant which is quite variable in appearance, from prostrate to erect, flowers from pink to white, leaves lanceolate to ovate. Key Features: Control: Comments: Photo - inflorescence Robert H. Mohlenbrock @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / USDA NRCS. 1992. Western wetland flora: Field office guide to plant species. West Region, Sacramento, CA.

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