Species:
Polygonum aviculare
Common Name(s):
prostrate knotweed, yard knotweed
Habitats Impacted:
cropland/pastureland, disturbed/waste areas
Regions likely to be Impacted:
PH, NE, NW, SE, SW
Present in Neighboring States?
AR, CO, KS, LA, MO, NM, TX
Currently known from Oklahoma?
Yes
Bruce Ackley, The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org
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What you should know!
Can damage turf grass. Can produce toxins that alter soil chemistry. A prolific seeder with a persistent seed bank. Possibly introduced as a seed contaminant.
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