Status: Exotic
Synonyms:
Polygonum buxiforme Small
Polygonum aviculare is a decumbent to prostrate thready annual plant with linear bluish green leaves that are
jointed near the stem. The flowers and fruit are spread out along the stem and are pointing upwards.
The calyx segments are green with pinkish margins. Polygonum aviculare can be found on the roadside in town or
even in streambeds.
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Polygonum aviculare, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher, & Al Wheeler, Black Range, Meadow Creek, July 28, 2008
Polygonum aviculare, detail of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher, & Al Wheeler, Black Range, Meadow Creek, July 28, 2008
Polygonum aviculare, 1x macro of flower, hyaline ocreae and hinged leaf, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, May 17, 2009
Polygonum aviculare, macro of achene, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City parking lot, November 1, 2009
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