| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / SmartweedPale
Fall Wildflower - Pink & Red Gallery Information: MCCD #(815) 338-6223 |
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Common Name: |
Pale Smarweed
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| Scientific Name: | Polygonum lapathifolium
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| Habitat/Season: | Fields & Moist Waste Places / May-October
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| Comment: | Native
This species differs from Pennsylvania Smartweed in having smooth rather than sticky-hairy stalks. It also has very pale rose-colored flowers.
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