Weed ID please

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by 829, Nov 6, 2008.

  1. 829

    829 Active Member

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    Over the course of this year, this weed has taken over my backyard. Can anyone please help me identify it. It is vine like and crawls across the ground, but not up like weedy vines that wrap around plants or poles.
     

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    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Looks like Persicaria sp .Hope this helps.
     
  3. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Or a (very closely related) Polygonum species.
     
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    Thank you, it is smartweed.
     
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    M. D. Vaden Active Member 10 Years

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    Curious - is that one also an aquatic plant?

    I recall one plant that grows around lakes or ponds - or in them - with a similar appearance. Don't remember the name right now.
     
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    No water in my area. We have had a lot of rain this year. We have clay soil.
     

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