Japanese Knotweed
Taken at Strathclyde Park on 23rd August 2023 using Panasonic Lumix TZ70 long shot. Fact File



Japanese Knotweed.
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A.K.A.
Reynoutria japonica.
Caryophyllales.
Polygonaceae.
Herbaceous perennial.
Asian Knotweed
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Numerous.
Up to 7 metres horizontally and 3 metres deep.
Late Summer - early Autumn.
A very controversial plant. Here are some links to Wikipedia articles.
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