Prostrate knotweed
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Prostrate knotweed Polygonum aviculare L.
Family: Polygonaceae (Smartweed family)
Life cycle: Annual
Habitat: Turf, landscapes, compacted soils
Native status: Introduced from Europe
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Prostrate knotweed Polygonum aviculare L.
Family: Polygonaceae (Smartweed family)
Life cycle: Annual
Habitat: Turf, landscapes, compacted soils
Native status: Introduced from Europe
Spring seems to have sprung early this year with the beautiful weather and very warm temperatures. I like to take a lap around the office on the Johnson County Fairgrounds a few times during the spring to keep an eye on the weeds, as we have a nice variety of winter and summer annuals, biennials, and perennials in the area. I wanted to share a few of the species I discovered.