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Pennsylvania Knotweed

Persicaria pensylvanica

Not Evaluated

Names in Other Languages

French Renouée de Pensylvanie
German Pennsylvanischer Knöterich

Similar Species in Persicaria

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American Tearthumb
Persicaria sagittata
Least Concern
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Amphibious Bistort
Persicaria amphibia
Least Concern
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Asiatic tearthumb
Persicaria perfoliata
Not Evaluated
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Bristly Lady'S Thumb
Persicaria longiseta
Not Evaluated
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Kiss Me Over The Garden Gate
Persicaria orientalis
Not Evaluated
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Nepal Knotweed
Persicaria nepalensis
Not Evaluated
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Asian Jumpseed
Persicaria filiformis
Not Evaluated
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American Jumpseed
Persicaria virginiana
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pennsylvania Knotweed?
The scientific name of Pennsylvania Knotweed is Persicaria pensylvanica. It belongs to the genus Persicaria.
Where does Pennsylvania Knotweed live?
Pennsylvania Knotweed is found in Found across Europe (12 countries) and North America (Canada, Cuba, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway.
What family does Pennsylvania Knotweed belong to?
Pennsylvania Knotweed (Persicaria pensylvanica) belongs to the genus Persicaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Polygonaceae.
What kingdom does Pennsylvania Knotweed belong to?
Pennsylvania Knotweed (Persicaria pensylvanica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Pennsylvania Knotweed?
The closest relatives of Pennsylvania Knotweed in the genus Persicaria include American Jumpseed, American Tearthumb, Amphibious Bistort, Asiatic tearthumb, Bristly Lady'S Thumb.

Native Range — 15 Countries

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Genus Persicaria — 20 Species

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American Jumpseed
Persicaria virginiana
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American Tearthumb
Persicaria sagittata
LC 🐾
Amphibious Bistort
Persicaria amphibia
LC 🐾
Asiatic tearthumb
Persicaria perfoliata
NE 🐾
Bristly Lady'S Thumb
Persicaria longiseta
NE 🐾
Kiss Me Over The Garden Gate
Persicaria orientalis
NE 🐾
Nepal Knotweed
Persicaria nepalensis
NE 🐾
Asian Jumpseed
Persicaria filiformis
NE
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Pennsylvania Knotweed
Persicaria pensylvanica
NE
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Halberd-Leaved Tear-Thumb
Persicaria arifolia
LC 🐾
Pinkhead smartweed
Persicaria capitata
NE 🐾
small water-pepper
Persicaria minor
LC 🐾
Spotted ladysthumb
Persicaria maculosa
LC 🐾
stout smartweed
Persicaria robustior
LC 🐾
tasteless water-pepper
Persicaria mitis
NE 🐾
Water-Pepper
Persicaria hydropiper
LC 🐾
Denseflower knotweed
Persicaria glabra
LC 🐾
willow-weed
Persicaria decipiens
NE 🐾
Hairy Knotweed
Persicaria attenuata
LC 🐾
Curlytop Knotweed
Persicaria lapathifolia
LC
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