Polygonum patulum
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPolygonum patulum, called tree hogweed, is a species of flowering plant in the knotweed family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Siberia, Central Asia, Mongolia, and the Province of Xinjiang in northwestern China. It has also become sparingly naturalized in scattered locations in Australia and North America.
Description
A herb. It grows each year from seed. It grows 20-80 cm tall. The leaves are 25-40 mm long by 4-8 mm wide.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Central Asia, China, North America, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Türkiye, USA,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Atmercimelegi
References (1)
- Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement
