Polygonum argyrocoleon
Steud. ex Kuntze
Silversheath knotweed
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPolygonum argyrocoleon, with common names silver-sheath knotweed and Persian knotweed, is an Asian species of plants in the buckwheat family. It is native to Siberia, western China, Central Asia, and the Middle East. It has also become naturalized in parts of the United States, primarily the Southwest, and northwestern Mexico. Polygonum argyrocoleon is an annual herb up to 80 cm (31 in) tall. It has very small leaves rarely more than 5 cm (2.0 in) long.
Description
A herb. It grows each year from seed. The stems are erect and 50-80 cm tall. They are angular and branch. They are inflated at the nodes.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are parched and ground before eating.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are parched, ground and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant. In northern China it grows between 200-2,500 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Afghanistan, Asia, Central Asia, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, North America, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, USA, Uzbekistan,
Synonyms
References (2)
- Flora of China @ efloras.org Volume 5
- Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 423
