Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Fallopia baldschuanica (Regel) Holub
(Chinese Fleece Vine)

Family: Polygonaceae

Status: Exotic

Synonyms:
Polygonum aubertii L. Henry
Polygonum baldschuanicum Regel

Fallopia baldschuanica is a vine found escaping gardens and overgrowing fences in Silver City. The leaves are thick and heavily veined. The fruits have winged callosities that resemble the fruits of Rumex. Fallopia baldschuanica is not found growing in the wilderness.
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Fallopia baldschuanica, photo Russ Kleinman, Denise Friedrick & Bill Norris, Silver City, June 6, 2009



Fallopia baldschuanica, photo Russ Kleinman, Denise Friedrick & Bill Norris, Silver City, June 6, 2009


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