Origin:
Introduced
Life Cycle:
Annual
General Desc:
Weedy, prostrate, mat forming plant, branching from a central point, reaching 4 to 80 inches in diameter. Flowers are inconspicuous at leaf axils. Identification notes: Stems decumbent or prostrate with flowers scattered along the stem in axillary clusters distinguishes this from other Polygonum
sp. Height:
To 15 inches Habitat
Habitat Description: Mainly in disturbed areas. Plant Communities:
Disturbed Areas Elevation: 100 - 8500 feet Flower Characteristics
Color:
Greenish with white to pink or red margins
Shape:
Inconspicuous not in clusters
Tubular:
N
Flowering Period:
Mar - Oct Description:
Flowers are small, 1/16 - 1/8 inch long, in leaf axils.
Leaf and Stem Characteristics
Leaf Color:
Green
Leaf Type:
Simple
Leaf Shape:
Narrow
Leaf Margin:
Smooth
Leaf Attachment:
Alternate
Leaves Clasp:
N Hairs:
No
Spines:
N
Leaf Description:
Leaves are lance-shaped to oblong, 1/2 to 2-1/2 inches long and 1/8 to 1/3 inch wide with thin papery sheaths at each node. The wiry stems are prostrate to semi-erect. Fruit and Seed Characteristics
Fruit Color: Reddish-brown Fruit Type: Achene Fruit Notes: Contains 1 seed. Seed Notes: Seeds are 3-angled and about 1/16 inch long.
Arizona Cooperative Extension
Yavapai County
840 Rodeo Dr #C
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 445-6590