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Information: MCCD #(815) 338-6223

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SmartweedPale Common Name:
Pale Smarweed
 
 
Scientific Name: Polygonum lapathifolium

 

Habitat/Season: Fields & Moist Waste Places / May-October

 

Comment: Native This species differs from Pennsylvania Smartweed in having smooth rather than sticky-hairy stalks. It also has very pale rose-colored flowers.