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What is a plant with thistle like flower called?

knotweed


What is a polygonaceous plant with small flowers and jointed stem called?

That plant is called a polygonaceae, which is a family of flowering plants characterized by small flowers and jointed stems.


What is a polygonaceous plant with small leaves and jointed stems?

The plant you are referring to is likely the herbaceous plant commonly known as "jointweed" or "smartweed." It belongs to the Polygonaceae family and is characterized by its small leaves and jointed stems.


Introduced alien species?

In Victorian times, Japanese Knotweed was introduced into Britain as an ornamental garden plant. It has since escaped and spread and has now become a very persistent weed that is difficult to eradicate. Another example is when rabbits were introduced into Australian, and have since grown to such huge numbers, that they are now considered a pest. There are many examples world-wide of introduced species that have decimated the native species, even to the point of extinction.


What plants are the greediest?

In botanical terms, plants that are considered "greedy" are typically those that have high nutrient requirements and aggressively compete for resources in their environment. Examples of such plants include fast-growing species like Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) and kudzu (Pueraria montana), which can quickly spread and dominate an area, outcompeting other plant species. These plants often have deep root systems that allow them to access nutrients and water more effectively than their neighbors, contributing to their reputation as "greedy" plants.

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What is Japanese knotweed and where is it?

Japanese knotweed is a herbaceous perennial plant. It can be found in Japan or you can buy it on the internet or at various gardening stores.


How can I get Japanese knotweed removal services for free?

You may be able to get Japanese knotweed removal services for free by contacting local government agencies, conservation organizations, or community groups that offer assistance with invasive plant removal. They may have programs or resources available to help with the removal of Japanese knotweed at no cost to you.


How do you use the word invasive species in a sentence?

The plant, Japanese Knotweed, is a good example of an invasive species the UK, but ragwort isn't because it is a native plant there.


Why is Japanese knotweed such a good competitor?

Japanese knotweed is such a good competitor because it forms thick, dense colonies that crowd out any other herbaceous species and is now considered one of the worst invasive exotics in parts of the eastern United States. The success of the species has been partially attributed to its tolerance of a wide range of soil types, pH and salinity. Its rhizomes can survive temperatures of −35 °C (−31 °F) and can extend 7 meters (23 feet) horizontally and 3 meters (9.8 feet) deep, making removal by excavation extremely difficult. The plant is also resilient to cutting since it vigorously re-sprouts from the roots.


What is a plant with thistle like flower called?

knotweed


How can I effectively eradicate and prevent the spread of knotweed through methods such as killing knotweed?

To effectively eradicate and prevent the spread of knotweed, you can use methods such as cutting and removing the plant, applying herbicides, and covering the area with a barrier to prevent regrowth. It is important to consistently monitor and manage the area to ensure the knotweed does not return.


How long has Japanese knotweed been in the United States?

More than a century is the length of time that Japanese knotweed has been in the United States of America. The invasive plant in question (Polygonum cuspidatum) may have been introduced sometime in the late 1890s to control erosion and screen landscapes. Unfortunately, its tolerance of drought, heat, salinity and shade was counterbalanced by takeovers of low-lying areas, riverbanks, stream-sides, utility rights-of-way and waste places.


How long does it take Japanese knotweed to sprout upwards after being chopped down?

The span between growing and flowering is the amount of time that it takes Japanese knotweed to sprout upwards after being chopped down. The herbaceous plant in question (Fallopia japonica) numbers among plants like butterfly bush (Buddleia spp) that tolerate extreme, severe pruning to ground level. But the stress ultimately will be fatal if the cutback occurs multiple times within a year.


What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the plant Douglas knotweed?

The scientific or taxonomic name would be Polygonum douglasii.


What is a polygonaceous plant with small flowers and jointed stem called?

That plant is called a polygonaceae, which is a family of flowering plants characterized by small flowers and jointed stems.


What is the best way to eradicate invasive Japanese Knotweed?

The best way to eradicate the invasive Japanese knot weed plant is by digging it up completely including all roots. This is a difficult task and it best suited for undeveloped land. The next most effective way would be by using herbicide in the late summer or very beginning of fall.


What is a polygonaceous plant with small leaves and jointed stems?

The plant you are referring to is likely the herbaceous plant commonly known as "jointweed" or "smartweed." It belongs to the Polygonaceae family and is characterized by its small leaves and jointed stems.